Liberal leadership candidate, Alvin Tedjo, says he would provide all Ontarians with Basic Income regardless of employment status. If elected premier, Basic Income would be implemented immediately.
Tedjo’s plan for Basic Income comes on the heels of his announcement last week which would see the Catholic and public school boards merged together under one roof.
Now, Tedjo has come forward and pledged his commitment to address another fundamental challenge — poverty and the changing economy. “Ontario’s current social assistance program is expensive, bureaucratic and keeps people trapped in poverty,” said Tedjo. “Basic Income will fix those problems and help prepare us […]
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