What is Basic Income and which of Canada’s major parties support it?

When the federal government launched Canada’s Emergency Relief Service (CERB) last year, it wondered whether this could lead to a permanent framework for a national basic income program – one that would lift struggling Canadians out of poverty.

Despite being a temporary program, CERB has been a touchstone for many who wondered if the country can create a livable standard wage during a pandemic, then why stop?

Mini Jacques, based in Port Elgin, Ontario, was one of many who turned to Ask CBC to find out where the parties stand during these basic income elections.“It doesn̵7;t seem like there are no […]

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