BC Government Researching the Feasibility of a Basic Income Pilot Project

BC Government Researching the Feasibility of a Basic Income Pilot Project

The study is expected to cost around $4 million over two years.

Members of the provincial government announced this week that a pilot project for some form of basic income could potentially be coming to BC.

Research into the matter was a key component of the Confidence and Supply Agreement that lead to the BC NDP and Greens to combine their seats in order to take control of the legislature.Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver believes the social safety net needs to be updated to keep up with the changing economy."Amidst trends like automation, part-time and contract work, the nature of our […]

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