Could Canada’s new federal disability benefit lead to basic income?
Basic income is a guarantee that no Canadian will have to live on an income far below the poverty line. It’s as simple as that. The key is how to get it done.
By: Evelyn L. Forget | Sheila RegehrLast month’s throne speech committed to the creation of a new Canadian Disability Benefit for persons with disabilities — that’s good news. The details remain vague, but some disability advocates have long championed a basic Income for people with disabilities.The newly announced disability benefit may offer a step toward that […]
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