The basic income pilot, run in Hamilton, Brantford, Thunder Bay and Lindsay, was to provide 4,000 Ontario residents with $17,000 dollars a year for three years.
The program, however, was abruptly cancelled by the provincial government back in August.
Now, one of the pilot’s Hamilton participants, Jessie Golem, has created a photo exhibit documenting the experience of those who say they are facing an uncertain future as a result of the cancellation. READ MORE: Hundreds protest cancellation of basic income pilot program Golem says participants were hoping to make positive changes in their lives.“People were using basic income to get out […]
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