Basic Income
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Advocates call for long-term affordability measures as more Manitobans turn to food banksHarvest Manitoba says action is needed to help people who are struggling. 'For our clients, the mood is one of frustration ... one where people are literally at their wit's end.'MoneyMar 29, 2023
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Halifax council votes to push for federal universal basic incomeHalifax Regional Council has voted to urge the federal government to move forward with a guaranteed livable basic income in this country.PoliticsJun 26, 2022
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Rallygoers call on Nova Scotia to adopt basic income programSupporters gathered in Halifax on Saturday to raise awareness and push the government in Nova Scotia to implement a basic income.CanadaSep 25, 2021
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Liberal MPs, grassroots party members to push for universal basic income at conventionWhen Liberal MPs first proposed a universal basic income last fall as their foremost policy priority for the convention, Trudeau didn't slam the door.CanadaMar 13, 2021
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‘Ability to work improves’: Durham community leaders discuss possibilities of basic income modelIt comes as individuals and families continue their struggle to make ends meet amid the ongoing pandemic.CanadaMar 11, 2021
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‘It’s our duty’: How giving Canadians a basic income can improve health and reduce costsThe COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced the debate on whether Canada should have a national basic income.CannabisDec 5, 2020
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Basic income rally held at Alberta legislature grounds amid looming CERB deadlineWith the Canada Emergency Response Benefit soon coming to an end, many unemployed Edmontonians are lobbying the federal government.CanadaSep 19, 2020
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Bill Kelly: Is Canada ready for a basic income program?The concept of a basic income is not some crazy, left-wing idea, as some critics have characterized it, says Bill Kelly.CommentarySep 14, 2020
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Manitoba MP submits motion to convert CERB benefit to permanent basic incomeMotion-46's goal is to fill the gaps in income and inequalities that have been "worsened by the pandemic."ConsumerAug 12, 2020
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Phase out CERB payments, improve COVID-19 spending transparency, Senate report saysThe Senate finance committee made several recommendations on Tuesday after reviewing the Liberals' emergency aid programs during the coronavirus pandemic.PoliticsJul 14, 2020
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