The COVID-19 pandemic forced governments around the world to take unprecedented measures in order to avoid a health calamity. Canada proved to be one of the most aggressive countries providing for citizens who were struggling financially. Like its peers, Canada suffered huge job losses in the wake of widespread lockdowns.
The federal government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) in March 2020, which allowed Canadians to apply for a $2,000/month payment quickly through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Some suspected that this may be the roots of what will one day become a guaranteed basic income. Could this revolutionary social […]
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