Social Issues

Basic income provides stability to finish school
When I asked Jake about his school experiences, he replied that he had attended more than 10 different elementary and… Continue reading “Basic income provides stability to finish school”

Need a basic income guarantee? Province continues to take applicants
The Province is encouraging people in Lindsay who may be in need of a basic income guarantee for the next… Continue reading “Need a basic income guarantee? Province continues to take applicants”

Local Poverty Reduction Roundtable wants to know ‘How’s your housing?’
The local Poverty Reduction Roundtable is asking Kawartha Lakes residents “How’s your housing?” on Nov. 22, National Housing Day. Citizens… Continue reading “Local Poverty Reduction Roundtable wants to know ‘How’s your housing?’”

If Ontario Works, boutique tax credits go, Schmale on board with basic income
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Conservative MP Jamie Schmale has clarified his position on basic income, saying he’s all for the pilot if… Continue reading “If Ontario Works, boutique tax credits go, Schmale on board with basic income”

‘Lindsay Declaration’ on progressive basic income passed by delegates
Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN) delegates met in Lindsay recently to assert their vision of what a basic income guarantee… Continue reading “‘Lindsay Declaration’ on progressive basic income passed by delegates”

Senator Art Eggleton: Will Lindsay be the next Dauphin, Manitoba?
One of Canada’s most well-known inequality fighters, Senator Art Eggleton, inspired members of the Ontario Basic Income Network recently who… Continue reading “Senator Art Eggleton: Will Lindsay be the next Dauphin, Manitoba?”

Basic income panel talks about hope, human rights, and the choice we make to allow poverty
While a panel discussion about basic income was happening in Lindsay last Friday, there was a three-hour line-up to sign… Continue reading “Basic income panel talks about hope, human rights, and the choice we make to allow poverty”
