Moncton Council Rallies Around Basic Income

Moncton Council Rallies Around Basic Income

Moncton’s unemployment rate is trending well below the rest of New Brunswick. Reading Time: 3 minutes MONCTON – A Moncton councillor whose bid to start a conversation about the skyrocketing costs of living received unanimous support from the rest of the city council says now is the time to push for a guaranteed, livable basic income.

At a September 20 council meeting, Councillor Charles Léger put forward a motion to write to federal and provincial politicians calling for collaborative work toward implementing a guaranteed livable basic income. In an interview with Huddle, he said his motion is the […]

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