July 13, 2022
The Star While COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the labour market, income inequality saw a significant decrease thanks in large part to pandemic support programs —
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Anti-poverty advocate welcomes court decision on Basic Income Pilot Project
July 13, 2022
TB News An anti-poverty advocate in Thunder Bay says the Ontario Court of Appeal made a just decision when it allowed a class action lawsuit
Universal Basic Income – what are the pros and cons and how does it work?
July 7, 2022
ITV.com The concept of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is back on the agenda in Wales. Earlier this week it was announced that around 500 care
Halifax council considering push for federal universal basic income
June 27, 2022
CBC News Halifax Regional Council will be discussing the idea of a federal guaranteed livable basic income at its Tuesday meeting. Coun. Waye Mason, who represents Halifax South Downtown,
Basic income class action lawsuit can proceed: Ontario Court of Appeal
June 24, 2022
Roderick Benns In a turn-of-events basic income supporters were hoping for, the Ontario Court of Appeal has determined that the class action lawsuit launched by
Austerity is no solution for inflation
June 18, 2022
The Monitor Surely we have enough to worry about without renewed warnings about runaway inflation. But even amid all our various crises, inflation continues to
Washington experiments with guaranteed basic income
June 16, 2022
Crosscut With his first guaranteed basic income check, Geno Rosario purchased a cartload full of groceries. As the end of the month crept closer, there
Canada is facing a ‘terrible’ food crisis, says Maple Leaf CEO Michael McCain
June 16, 2022
Globe and Mail A “terrible tragedy” is unfolding across Canada, where 5.8 million people are living in food insecurity, says Maple Leaf Foods chief executive Michael
Broad island support for basic income policy leaves Green MLA hopeful
June 16, 2022
A Green Party MLA who has long championed the need to address income in equality in Prince Edward Island remains hopeful that basic income will