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 @9H64585answered…1yr1Y

A Nordic style basic income that is enough for something but not enough to get by in order to incentivise people to go to work.

 @9673VLGfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should be somewhat regulated to ensure no one is abusing the system.

 @8J2XFSYfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Universal job - A universal income which is conditioned on working offered jobs. Such jobs should mostly focus on benefiting the community (e.g., public gardening/art, working with the elderly).

 @8GJ55J3Conservativefrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Not until the welfare and disability services have been reworked, sorted out, and audited.

 @9ZRQ8ZPfrom Nova Scotia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only for people with mental and/or physical disabilities. For others, implement a universal job: a universal income which is conditioned on working offered jobs. Such jobs should mostly focus on benefiting the community (e.g., public gardening/art, working with the elderly).

 @9WYDMSDfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Not something universal but something that lifts everyone making below 60k a year up to a standard of living of about 50 to 60k per year. to fund this we should eliminate disability, CPP, EI and income assistance programs, put all of it into 1 agency and slash the cost of the administration needed for it.

 @9W8RSYVfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Yes with stipulations of proof they are looking for work or trying to return to work each month before receiving pay

 @9FM9QN9from British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9FFMZFKfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

good for me but not for everyone else also if i have to pick one, the i pick no, this will encourage ...

 @9FC3HB8from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but to cover basic needs. If you work and are productive, you should receive proper compensation.

 @9F5HLMKfrom Manitoba  answered…1yr1Y

Everyone should qualify for this type of program as long as they are able to contribute meaningful to the economy, with the exception of the disabled and elderly.

 @9F5FC8S from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, everyone should receive income to cover basic necessities (including food and housing). If an individual is found in violation of misusing the funds, they should face consequence (community service, military enrolment) and disqualify from being eligible for benefits again until assessed & deemed as responsible to receive. Some inquiry should be made into mental health (serious illnesses only that impair function) and learning disabilities when handling these situations. Those with significant disabilities obviously are cared for without hesitation or limitation. Addiction is not excu…  Read more

 @9DQSF44from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, if a living wage cannot be decided let's provide welfare plus a universal wage.

 @9DLP8DBfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

 @9DK3RYTfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

 @9D5G4P8from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

 @99JZ5QKfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

yes, but not indefinitely so as to give people a chance to get on their own 2 feet, rather then becoming dependant on the government to live.

 @9YJFPW2New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

In the event we can fix our economy, reduce our defecit, catch up on housing, and unclog public services then yes. But right now we can’t afford it

 @9VQQPJDfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Instead of money provide land and teach people how to grow food/provide for themselves. But we won’t because there’s too much money in selling the fish instead of teaching the man how to fish.

 @9TRJWYWfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I support a basic income program, but not universal. Not everyone requires one so a threshold is necessary.

 @9TM3JNPConservativefrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but not for those who abuse the system or have ongoing criminal links. STRONG checks and balances in place to prevent taxpayer funds being wasted.

 @9S8RTMVfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, in the event that it completely replaces the welfare state and is only provided to citizens who are below a determined threshold of need

 @9S2ZM3Cfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

Yes but it depends on how it is implemented and the regulations associated. I feel the focus should be more on people getting paid livable wages for their work

 @9RXF7FTfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

No, but the government should do everything they can to make living more affordable to Canadians through social housing developments and other things.

 @9RPPNG7from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but only so long as it is paired with educational and vocational training along with drug testing.

 @9QZTDKHfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, only when it helps support families covering basic necessities however this should not make all jobs pay the same as the pay standard should remain but allow for support towards families who need it.

 @9QZCYDNfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

I think that we should do a trial run of it, because some countries have seen positive impacts and others not. If we do implement it, make it so that people still have to work to survive, but it's a little easier

 @9QYVS6Yfrom Alberta  answered…5mos5MO

We should start building the framework for what this program would look like as costs of living are expected to continue rising

 @9Q3FT6F from Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but only if it replaces other social programs such as Disability income, unemployment, and phases out old age pensions.

 @9MF8SPN from Connecticut  answered…8mos8MO

Universal income should depend on the degree of need of the citizen. For as long as the citizen in mind is also working a viable job or receiving an education, then they should be guaranteed income to help them with high costs necessities.

 @9MC4BQLfrom Alberta  answered…8mos8MO

Give people enough to afford housing and they can work for everything else. People deserve a roof and the safety of a home.

 @9LZJY84from Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

No, universal basic income may come at the expense of far more efficient and very important social service and welfare programs.

 @9LX7GZWLiberalfrom Quebec  answered…8mos8MO

No, but corporations should be required to pay their employees livable wages, respective to the cost of living in the employee's area

 @9LX2BF9from Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, replace all current welfare with a universal welfare rate to simplify, and improve consistency.

 @9KJ3HJVfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

No, but everyone should have access to food and housing, so the UBI should be money they can use only for those things.

 @9KGWSV2from New Brunswick  answered…10mos10MO

The minimum standard of living should be achieved for all citizens. The question should be asked.”what is the minimum amount of support you would want a family member or loved one would receive from the community/society?” Having a welfare program that doesn’t provide enough to live is a problem. Being a life long welfare recipient is a problem. There can be requirements such as participation in education and skill development as part of the funding. The idea is you want to keep people motivated and get them enough to be safe, hygienic, fed and employable.

 @923DD8F  from North Dakota  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but only for those under certain financial cutoff conditions and taking family size and location into consideration.

 @9JZP7TYfrom Quebec  answered…10mos10MO

No, but programs should be in place to encourage everyone to work, and assistance provided for low income households and welfare discouraged

 @9JQ8T5Jfrom Alberta  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but only for individuals & households on lower incomes, & have them no longer receive it once they pass a certain income threshold.

 @9JC6BKVfrom Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

Yes but it's still too early. We should be doing research on how to implement these as automation becomes a larger part of the economy and AI displaces a larger amount of the workforce.

 @9HXL8D5from Alberta  answered…12mos12MO

Yes, but it should be conditional, such as, if you make more than $60k per year as a single person you do not get the ubi.

 @9HCSTN2from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, in the future if automation is prevalent enough in the economy to slow down velocity of money and freeze spending/demand.

 @9HCP7QVfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

No. Communism is the most evil ideology/governance model attempted, it destroys everything. Get the government out of people’s lives to the greatest extent practical.

 @9GPTJ2Dfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but through the provision of free and universal access to high quality secondary and pos-secondary education, health care (including dental and an increase in preventative health services), subsidized low-income housing, and low-income subsidies for nutritious food. (This is separate from permanent disability programs - those should guarantee a universal basic income.)

 @9GPTJ2Dfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

No, instead free and universal access to high quality secondary and pos-secondary education, health care (including dental and an increase in preventative health services), subsidized low-income housing, and low-income subsidies for nutritious food. (This is separate from permanent disability programs - those should guarantee a universal basic income.)

 @9GJZ4KBfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

maybe... it could either be detrimental to encouraging people to work less but this may increase employment opportunities for those in need of employment.

 @9GF7MPPfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

I think this is something that will end up having to evolve as more work is taken up by AI, but not yet.

 @9FQ2ZJYfrom Yukon Territory  answered…1yr1Y

No, focus should be on supporting citizens to access affordable food and shelter and finding meaningful training and employment. There should be more public funding to support civic participation in the arts, sports and local governance. Give everyone more of a low barrier opportunity to participate in their community instead of giving people money. Support for those with serious disabilities should be increased instead.

 @9FNQCN7from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

No, because there isn't actually an agreed upon lowest Income necessary for living. UBI would inevitably vary among the provinces.

 @9YK98KTfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes but only for people who are making under a certain amount.there should be a strict application process.

 @9LX93FPfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Everyone should be entitled to a basic income based on their location. Govt should make up shortfall if someone cannot make the threshold

 @8TSHM9Wfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should be a flexible UBI dependant on federal income tax bracket.

 @8CBVDPGfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8VTPKXJfrom Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8V5TNQWNew Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

UBI is good for those who can't work due to medical reasons, mental health reasons or sudden loss of job. People who do work and pay higher taxes should not have to be responsible for funding these areas for people who just refuse to work.

 @maddypaigemfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but not allowing people to drop work and only live off government supply.

 @8TXV4VBfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

I support a basic income for canadians that need it, starting with replacing the social welfare system and making a basic income available for canadians when they need it.

 @8TVYS42from Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8TVBR2Wfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8THQQNVfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8SHNHYVfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, at $300,000 a year, but will not replace a working income. (or should not replace a working income)

 @8G6HPCZfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

Government should use tax dollars to supplement low income families but they have to work in order to receive it

 @8G488XQfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8G2VVNMfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

Only as a replacement for current welfare programs, not as an additional benefit.

 @9C4XQMMfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth. As well as attract lazy people to our country…

 @98Q4NCGfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

 @96RP2HBfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

 @96QP3KDfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

no because I do not want to be dependent on the government for my livelihood

 @96L5V4TLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

I think yes, everyone should get help with housing and food but still encourage work by maybe watching how much they come into work, and if they don't they will not get any more help with housing or food. So it would be either work and get some help with the things or if you don't work you won't get help at all.

 @967RN3Hfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @965XVJLfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but low income workers should receive compensation to earn a living wage.

 @964GJX4from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @95X2GBHfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Not income, however, Should have access to basic needs like food clothing, and housing. from the gov.

 @95WSYH7from Saskatchewan  answered…2yrs2Y

It may be necessary as more and more jobs are done by AI. As AI will be more efficient and likely be a windfall for corporations that most benefit from it, giving a share of that windfall profit to outsourced workers might be a necessity.

 @95WMMMTfrom Quebec  answered…2yrs2Y

I am unsure of the benefits of implementing universal basic income, but do not oppose it either

 @95TJW43from Saskatchewan  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes as a supplement for full time work. Being on social assistance should pay less than full time work + supplement

 @95QSS2JLiberalfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that UBI should be imputed for households who earn under a certain amount per year as well as those on the street.

 @95GVW92Bloc Québécoisfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

 @95BRPDNfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but with incentives to continue to work and support the Canadian economy.

 @9566Y5Pfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

yes but only until they are able to find a job that can support their needs, the government should also assist in finding them a job

 @953THJ8from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

 @94VP9NSfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but its based on hours worked not a set value, say $2.00 a hour for those that make below 45K a year.

 @94BHNP5from New Brunswick  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should be based on those receiving a UBI be employed according to their ability.

 @948L3W4New Democraticfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should be high enough to assist with payment of basic needs, but low enough as to not discourage entry into the workforce.

 @943565Vfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

No rhe govt should divert these amounts to affordable housing and enhanced medical care.

 @93WL6VFfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

No, Don't we already have the welfare system and disability that covers this for people in this kind of situation, as well as tax credits for people that are in certain situations such as being a parent?

 @93MLQGTfrom Ontario  disagreed…2yrs2Y

But in order to pay money to everyone wouldn't they have to increase taxes to substitute the lost money the government is giving away. Canadas taxes are already one of t gf e highest. I suggest one way to help the poor is to reduce taxes so they will have more money to keep in their jobs. And welfare exists so their is no need for this. I suggest that the government should focus more on career counselling

Because it would teach the poor how to get a job, thus making them a part of our capitalistic society and thus they can pay taxes like normal people. I advice that schools require you to have spend sometime in a job in grade 12 in order for them to pass highschool because by the time they graduate they already have a job.

 @93FQ5WWfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Make the minimum wage a living wage and we won’t need a universal basic income program

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