by Jessica Verheij | May 4, 2015 | News
The Canadian organization Why Should I Care organized an event on March 16th to foster the debate on basic income among engaged citizens. Speakers were Sheila Regehr of Basic Income Canada, and Jonathan Sas, Director of Research at the Broadbent Institute.
Sheila and Jonathan explained the concept of basic income and the reasons why it matters so much to the audience, leaving room for discussion and questions. The idea of implementing a basic income in Canadian society was generally well-received, however questions were raised regarding the details of implementing such a complex program. One particular topic of discussion concerned the Canadian healthcare system, which is seen by some as an obstacle to basic income as it ‘eats’ a major part of the national budget. Therefore some suggested that this money could also be given directly to individuals.
Why Should I Care, “The Complications of Basic Income”, 16 March 2015.
by Liam Upton | Apr 27, 2015 | News
BIEN’s affiliate in Canada, the Basic Income Canada Network (also known by its French name Réseau canadien pour le revenu garanti) has just launched its new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BasicIncomeCanada.
This is the network’s first Facebook page and is part of a re-launching of BICN which has been ongoing since 2014. The re-launch has involved a new logo, a donations appeal, which has raised over $7,000, a call for volunteers and will also include a new website, to be launched this summer. The new website will also include tools for local chapters.
For more information, see:
Basic Income Canada Network
by Jenna van Draanen | Apr 11, 2015 | News
MIPR University of Manitoba, “Panel 2: Implementing a Basic Income in Canada and Manitoba – Sid Frankel & Jim Mulvale” Manitoba Institute for Policy Research. March 26, 2015.
by Toru Yamamori | Apr 7, 2015 | News
The PEI [Prince Edward Island] Working Group for a Livable Income organizes three community forums:
9th April, Thursday. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Community Connections, 701 Water St., Summerside.
14th April, Tuesday, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Montague Regional High, 274 Valleyfield Road, Montague.
16th April, Thursday, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Murphy’s Community Centre, 200 Richmond St., Charlottetown.
For more information, call Cooper Institute, 902-894-4573 or 1-877-894-4573 (toll free) or email cooperinstitute@eastlink.ca
For history of the organizer, see:
https://www.cooperinstitute.ca/content/page/programs_income/
by Josh Martin | Mar 23, 2015 | News
Orlando’s response to an article about President Obama vetoing the Keystone XL Pipeline bill encourages Canada to lead on climate change policy by implementing a carbon fee-and-dividend program that would take carbon fees and distribute them out to all citizens in a kind of basic income.
Cathy Orlando, “Canada can lead North America with Carbon Fee and Dividend”, The Windsor Star, 4 March 2015.
