Social Issues

More than half of people on basic income behind on bills for two or more months

It’s perhaps no surprise that the men and women who were collecting basic income across Lindsay, Thunder Bay, and Hamilton… Continue reading “More than half of people on basic income behind on bills for two or more months”

The limits of church, the duty of state

“When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no… Continue reading “The limits of church, the duty of state”

Nearly half of basic income recipients were severely food insecure: Survey

Nearly half of the thousands of Ontarians collecting basic income reported severe food insecurity. In the baseline survey, 48.4 per… Continue reading “Nearly half of basic income recipients were severely food insecure: Survey”

Perry says focus now on class action lawsuit in wake of basic income cancellation

In light of an Ontario court decision that states it has no authority to force the PC government to continue… Continue reading “Perry says focus now on class action lawsuit in wake of basic income cancellation”

Affordable housing options to expand in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County

The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH Housing Corp) is looking for Council to assist with the debt financing of… Continue reading “Affordable housing options to expand in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County”

The 4 key ways basic income changed people’s work lives for the better

While the federal government may be considering the merits of a basic income for Canadians, those participating in the Ontario… Continue reading “The 4 key ways basic income changed people’s work lives for the better”