The B.C. government is looking at what impact a basic income would have. The B.C. government has checked off another box on the power-sharing agreement between the NDP and the Greens. The province announced on Tuesday a committee of three academics to research and test the feasibility of a basic-income pilot in British Columbia.
“The researchers will look at whether a basic income is a viable option to reduce poverty, build financial security, and increase inclusion and well-being,” said Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Shane Simpson in a statement. “This is a complex area of study, and our government […]
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