Ontario is about to give monthly cheques to 4,000 people living below the poverty line, with no strings attached. It’s to provide a basic income for those who don’t have one. As Shirlee Engel reports, the idea is gaining traction around the world.
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- What you need to know about Ontario’s basic income plan