Ontario government set to reveal details on basic income pilot project

Ontario government set to reveal details on basic income pilot project

The Ontario government is expected to release details today of its highly anticipated pilot project to provide basic income to those living at or below the poverty line.Premier Kathleen Wynne is scheduled to make the announcement alongside Minister of Community and Social Services Helena Jaczek and Minister of Housing Chris Ballard in Hamilton, Ont. on Monday. Story continues below

The province has already earmarked $75 million for the three-year pilot project which is set to begin this year.The criteria for implementing the basic income plan is based on a discussion paper released by former senator Hugh Segal last fall, who […]

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