Canada is embarking on the initial stages of a significant journey towards the establishment of a comprehensive basic income program aimed at combating poverty on a national scale. The Senate’s national finance committee commenced its examination of Sen. Kim Pate’s proposal for a universal basic income framework on October 17.
This pursuit of a basic income program traces its roots back to as early as the 1970s in Canada. The impetus for such a program has gained significant traction, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provided substantial financial assistance, distributing $2,000 per […]
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