Quebec’s basic income program kicks off, but proponents say many low-income people are excluded Pipa News

Quebec’s basic income program kicks off, but proponents say many low-income people are excluded Pipa News

Quebec’s basic income program kicks off, but proponents say many low-income people are excluded

For the first time in many years, Monique Toutant thinks she might be able to buy herself some better groceries and new clothes.

The 62-year-old Quebec City resident, who has been on social assistance for a long time, is used to pinching pennies, buying the bare minimum at the grocery store and saving months for every purchase. She calls it “everyday stress.”“Do I have enough money to get through the month? Do I have enough money to eat well? Do I have enough money because I have […]

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