The class action lawsuit launched by four Lindsay residents who were enrolled in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot has now been certified by the court. The Lindsay Advocate has obtained an email…
Hamilton Spectator In “Basic income may not be the answer” (Feb. 6), the authors, two Ontario university professors, criticize those who advocate for a basic income (BI) for all Canadians…
Sudbury Star I have worked most of my working life with folks living in the low-income community. This lifestyle is not an easy space to live in; $5 for hotdogs…
Hamilton Spectator Re: Is basic income the way to a better quality of life in Canada? (Feb. 6) Many of the 4,000 former Ontario basic income pilot recipients have answered yes. Some…
Kindersleysocial Proponents argue that a universal basic income could significantly aid those in unstable and poorly paid jobs. However, skeptics question its effectiveness in addressing poverty and whether Canada can…
Gizmodo As AI becomes a bigger and bigger part of our lives, the threat of job automation becomes an increasing possibility for many people. Lately, there’s been a lot of…
CTV News Advocates say a universal basic income program could make a difference in helping people struggling in precarious and low-income jobs. But some wonder if it will effectively tackle…
Business Insider Low-income households in Minneapolis who've received $500 a month as part of a pilot guaranteed basic income program say the no-strings-attached cash is most useful for housing costs,…
Truthout A guaranteed income program in Boston, Massachusetts, which began in the summer of 2021, resulted in numerous positive outcomes for recipients, highlights a recently published study by the groups that organized…
Arl Now Results from Arlington’s first guaranteed income pilot reveal that an additional $500 per month significantly enhanced the quality of life for impoverished families. Parents with children under 18,…