The report proposes a program run through the income tax system, with the federal government paying the bulk of the cost. (Andriy R/Shutterstock) A detailed report on guaranteed basic income released Wednesday morning says it would mean 65 per cent fewer P.E.I. children would be living in poverty, along with 90 per cent fewer people who live alone — and poverty could be virtually eliminated for people with disabilities.
"A Proposal for a Guaranteed Basic Income Benefit in Prince Edward Island" was written by a coalition of public servants, politicians, and advocates from P.E.I. and across the country. It outlines […]
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