A Universal Basic Income program is social security program where all citizens of a country receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government. The funding for Universal Basic Income comes from taxation and government owned entities including income from endowments, real estate and natural resources. Several countries, including Finland, India and Brazil, have experimented with a UBI system but have not implemented a permanent program. The longest running UBI system in the world is the Alaska Permanent Fund in the U.S. state of Alaska. In the Alaska Permanent Fund each indivi…
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@9YJFPW2New Democratic5mos5MO
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
@9MF8SPN11mos11MO
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.
@8V5TNQWNew Democratic4yrs4Y
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.
@95GVW92Bloc Québécois3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for disabled and elderly Canadian citizens.
@948L3W4New Democratic3yrs3Y
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.
@8W2RHG24yrs4Y
Only for those who are unable to secure employment
@8VB3475New Democratic4yrs4Y
Maybe, you’d have to look at costs firsts
@8V28JMZNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I believe this should be the case for people who are working jobs that don't require college or university level background; cashier, barista etc.
@8SD6JYBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
This should be case-to-case depending on the individual's income, expenses, etc.
@8R4SVN4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are working or volunteering or doing something to benefit the economy and doesn't harm economic growth.
@8QXR442New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes it should be income-based
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those in poverty or close to reaching it.
@8PPRN77New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it's not a replacement for existing welfare benefits and doesn't simply commodify these services and institutions
@8NS8XRHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I think there should be a basic income to people who can prove they are unable to work.
@8FTQPJJNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, but should also be expected to contribute to society in some way.
@8VFC6N2New Democratic4yrs4Y
People in higher tax brackets should be excluded
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, needs testing is more effective by using progressive taxation to increase funding and expansion of existing federal welfare, housing, and food stamp programs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, needs testing can be more effectively assured by using progressive taxation to increase funding and expand the coverage of existing federal welfare and housing programs as well as the federal food stamps program
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, increase funding for already established social welfare programs and raise the cap on income eligibility requirements
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, increase funding and raise the income eligibility requirements for already established social welfare programs instead
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive restructuring of budget funding for already established social welfare programs that provide economic assistance. Increase funding and lower the income eligibility requirements for these programs instead
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of funding for existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for these instead and raise the income eligibility cap to qualify for them
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of funding for existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for these instead and raise the maximum income eligibility cap
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of funding for existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for those instead and raise the maximum income cap so more people can be eligible
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of funding for existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for these instead and raise the maximum income cap so more people can be eligible for them
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of funding for existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for these programs instead, and raise the maximum income cap to widen eligibility
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Yes, but I'd prefer a Federal Jobs Guarantee
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, basic income sufficiency will vary greatly based on the number of individuals in a household and the cost of living in different areas of the country. Increase funding for existing social welfare programs instead, and raise the maximum income cap to qualify for these programs
@8FC78TK5yrs5Y
Only for people that truly need help or immigrants who have nothing.
@8HHT9QQ4yrs4Y
For the people who need it.
@8J9SW6X4yrs4Y
Only in times of crisis.
@8Q6744C4yrs4Y
Maybe, depending on the results of a few local trials.
@8VMBRZV4yrs4Y
Only to a certain point and for people who truly need the help.
@8VWHPN64yrs4Y
No, instead increase minimum wage and unemployment rates.
@8XZCH8R3yrs3Y
Yes but they have to prove they aren’t wasting the money on things like drugs and such
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would cause massive budget restructuring of existing social welfare programs. Increase funding for these programs instead, and raise the maximum income cap to widen eligibility
@4P5K9BN3yrs3Y
No, but SNAP should be expanded.
@8YLB2GR3yrs3Y
Not universal, but a Negative Income Tax system.
@jennamarie4yrs4Y
Yes, for all minors, elders (65+), pregnant women, new mothers, people with physical or mental issues, and involuntary unemployed willing to train and accept job offers and as a replacement for the current welfare system, but A pilot project should be commissioned and its result studied before implementing a universal basic income program
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
While i can agree to a certain extent that the UBI would cause some to dropout of the workforce, it benefits those that can't work and have no source of income.
@8TQHNB44yrs4Y
everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities if they are unable to work due to disability
@8VC2Q883yrs3Y
Yes, but only during an economical crisis
@8C6X86C5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for unemployed but require employment after an amount of time unless disabled or an elderly. Needs more requirements before approval.
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
Yes, but at the current point in time with the deficit and debt, it should not be implemented currently. Maybe someday in the future.
@57QKT6T3yrs3Y
Yes, we are rapidly coming to a point in time where automation will make it difficult for everyone to find a job, especially those with disabilities or other factors preventing them from "moving up" in the world; all citizens should have their basic needs met with the option of working to gain more money for extras.
@6K8N8XC5yrs5Y
Use it to replace the current welfare system, which incentivizes people to stay poor rather than build themselves up.
@78Q5L5B4yrs4Y
I support $500 a month universal basic income
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would create the need for drastic restructuring of funding for existing social programs, and the program would be difficult to administer as the cost-of-living varies greatly in different regions of the country. Expand existing social programs instead by raising the income cap so more people qualify for their benefits.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would create the need for drastic restructuring of funding for existing social programs, and the plan would be difficult to administer as the cost-of-living varies greatly in different regions of the country. Expand existing social programs instead by raising their income cap so more people qualify for their benefits
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would create the need for drastic restructuring of funding for existing social programs, and the plan would be difficult to administer as the cost-of-living varies greatly in different regions of the country. Expand existing social programs instead by raising their income cap so more people can qualify for their benefits
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, cost of living varies greatly in different parts of the country, so expand the funding for existing social welfare programs instead and raise the maximum income cap so more people can qualify for participation
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would create the need for drastic restructuring of funding for existing social programs, and such a plan would be too difficult to administer as the cost-of-living varies greatly in different regions of the country. Expand existing social programs instead by raising their income cap so more people can qualify for their benefits
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