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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@B2BMK7B3mos3MO
Yes, but there should be a limit on the household income (with an exception for the disabled), & it should be based on type of employment, ie; unemployed, part-time, full-time, with the monthly payments going up per tier.
@B46PXPW2wks2W
Yes, but only for skilled workers and the employed, and those on disability, medical leave, or parental leave
@B445BPHConservative2wks2W
This is too complex, There is a risk people will not work and people who do work may become unmotivated as their money goes to others. Yet there is also a possibility this truly benefits someone who needs it and works hard.
Yes, but not entirely. It should be capped at a certain percentage. So that it can help people in need of housing and basic needs, but not enough to encourage people to not work or cause mass harm to economic growth.
@9DQSF442yrs2Y
Yes, if a living wage cannot be decided let's provide welfare plus a universal wage.
@9DK3RYT2yrs2Y
Provide or subsidise basic needs. Do not give money outright.
@99JZ5QK2yrs2Y
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.
As long as the people who partake in the program are contributing to the economic growth by aiding in certain areas of work
@9QYVS6Y9mos9MO
We should start building the framework for what this program would look like as costs of living are expected to continue rising
@9MC4BQL11mos11MO
Give people enough to afford housing and they can work for everything else. People deserve a roof and the safety of a home.
@9JQ8T5J1yr1Y
Yes, but only for individuals & households on lower incomes, & have them no longer receive it once they pass a certain income threshold.
@9HXL8D51yr1Y
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.
@9HCP7QV1yr1Y
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.
@9FQ5SMD2yrs2Y
If there is an economy to support this, yes.
@9FNQCN72yrs2Y
No, because there isn't actually an agreed upon lowest Income necessary for living. UBI would inevitably vary among the provinces.
@9FC3HB82yrs2Y
Yes, but to cover basic needs. If you work and are productive, you should receive proper compensation.
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
Everyone deserves food, shelter and home.
@8CBVDPG5yrs5Y
To some extent. Must be people who positively contribute to society
@8VTPKXJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but anyone receiving assistance should have drug testing.
@8G6HPCZ5yrs5Y
Government should use tax dollars to supplement low income families but they have to work in order to receive it
@8G2VVNM5yrs5Y
Only as a replacement for current welfare programs, not as an additional benefit.
@9C4XQMM2yrs2Y
No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth. As well as attract lazy people to our country…
@967RN3H2yrs2Y
No, increase spending for social services instead
@95BRPDN3yrs3Y
Yes, but with incentives to continue to work and support the Canadian economy.
@953THJ83yrs3Y
Yes, but only if every other public agency is abolished
@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.
@93646DM3yrs3Y
No, but assistance should be provided to those who demonstrate need.
@8ZBWP9W3yrs3Y
Yes, but fund the program by reallocating social spending funds and not by raising taxes.
@8YTH6Q93yrs3Y
Yes, but there has to be a time limit on how long you can be in the program so you dont start just relying on the program.
@8Y53G8T3yrs3Y
Yes, but a universal basic income would be even better
@8XZMDGY3yrs3Y
Yes, everyone should have the right to basic neccesities within reason, but restrictions should be in place to prevent people who are able to work from relying on government subsidies.
@8XS7SDBConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should not be paid out unless you are incapable of working or are pursuing an alternative career such as an art form.
@8XDRVQT3yrs3Y
No, I instead support a negative income tax
@8WG5J663yrs3Y
Yes, as a replacement for all other social assistance programs
@8VW3BPW4yrs4Y
yes but not a fixed UBI. should only be available to those who need it on a sliding scale
@8VTPQVS4yrs4Y
Yes but it depends on the amount so people don’t depend on it to exist without working
@8VRZHY64yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be just enough to get by, not enough to rely on, long term.
@8VRZ2NH4yrs4Y
Kind of but people can’t take advantage of this. They should get money for food and housing that’s it.
@8VNW5FV4yrs4Y
Instead of a universal income create more opportunities for employment for those with low levels of education
@8VH22SV4yrs4Y
People should have basic necessities to life. Those things should not be monetary based. Incentives should be given to those who can work who do work.
@8VGJVNQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but use it to replace other welfare programs
@8VC4GDJ4yrs4Y
No, however support any cities or provinces which want to test the program to see if there is a true benefit.
@8VBTYQ9Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes but only for seniors and the disabled.
@8V6TXTH4yrs4Y
Yes, but recipients should be actively seeking adequate full time employment.
@8V4YXJC4yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be a flat rate for all citizens
@8V4C6JN4yrs4Y
This is a complicated issue if rolled our correctly it could boost the economy, but would need to be heavily researched first.
@8TBKBH44yrs4Y
Yes, but those who are known to be addicted should be tested and have help so they will spend the money right.
@8T4S2VT4yrs4Y
Yes, I think this is something Canada should consider piloting this type of program and would signal to the world that Canada is an innovative country that is not afraid to try new policies. This will help the economy by giving people money to put back into the economy and give people upward mobility.
@8SD6JYBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
This should be case-to-case depending on the individual's income, expenses, etc.
@8RWBJNQ4yrs4Y
I would support the government sending people a UBI if it is a cut of a governments budgetary surplus, it is comspletely out of debt, and is able to sustain itself.
@8RMZQCS4yrs4Y
Yes, but as a replacement to other welfare programs.
@8R9YBHV4yrs4Y
Yes but only with clean drug tests
@8R7LVHV4yrs4Y
Yes, but as the person's income goes up, the money from the government gradually decreases.
@8QTX67R4yrs4Y
We need to support people but eliminate loopholes or people would take advantage of the system.
@8QTFFYF4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should only go to people who need it.
@8QQRS8K4yrs4Y
Yes, because then you have something to take away when a crime is committed before prison is necessary.
@8QGX8SJLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but only to those with stable employment.
@8QD45CS4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those who are financially struggling/low-income families
@8QC39J44yrs4Y
Yes, but it should gradually replace the welfare system.
@8QBY2Q54yrs4Y
Yes but only if people are unable to work or their income is not enough
@8Q9NBL74yrs4Y
Yes, but only for when people are unemployed, homeless, or struggling financially.
@8PYM7QV4yrs4Y
Only for those who contribute to society.
@8PSZYX74yrs4Y
If a person can't do any type of work due to medical and mental reason.
@8PJF9PZ4yrs4Y
Only as a top up measure, situations like single parent, or as a caregiver to a disabled relative
@Waterworks1234yrs4Y
Yes, if there is enough money and we're in a GDP positive. Or allow the state to make the program.
@8P7GPDV4yrs4Y
Yes, but should be used to subsidize your income. If you are under employed at your job, I dont think the family should suffer because you have to work more than one job to make ends meet.
@8P784MT4yrs4Y
No, it depends on the provincial government
@8NWK7V84yrs4Y
Yes, only if social programs are defunded.
@8NWJ2VS4yrs4Y
This allows the government to control people easily since poor people are easy to control
@8LG95RH4yrs4Y
Regardless, unconditional income is better for encouraging people to find their purpose in society than conditional based on other income.
@8L928N44yrs4Y
Yes, but only if there is strong housing, food, medical, (including dental, drug and vision) controls in place to prevent landlords and corporations from abusing the new income.
@8DYSL8H5yrs5Y
Yes, but it people must be monitored to see that they are making an effort to positively contribute to society.
@8CV5MN75yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the UBI is of less monetary value than other social programs for low-income people.
@8CS7JYB5yrs5Y
Yes, every Province and Territory should provide an income to their specific people to cover basis necessities, including food and housing, and that amount should be based on the unique natural resources revenues generated by each particular province and territory. the Basic income program should be aligned with the current costs of living for the area it's implemented in. The Basic income would be available to part and full time workers or stay at home parents. Those that are unemployed would be subject to an alternate program.
@9CWYL542yrs2Y
If UBI were to replace E.I, welfare and the likes upto and including CPP I would support it.
@9C7VGX32yrs2Y
Depending on the circumstances
@9C3MN5G2yrs2Y
Yes but only for those who vigorously prove to require the assistance. Seniors with a fixed min income should DEFINITELY get the support they need.
@9BJT2RP2yrs2Y
Yes, but focus on basic rights like housing rather than just income
@992PS8N2yrs2Y
Yes as long as everyone is contributing to society
@98TLB6M2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for low-income Canadians.
@98DVC2K2yrs2Y
I do not agree with you will own nothing and be happy!!! The government should not and will not control my life!! Time to step off the planet you disgusting reptilians!
Yes, but remove all other forms of government assistance.
@6JTZ4D74yrs4Y
I support a guaranteed income for people living at or below the poverty threshold. I don't believe that middle-income and upper-income people need a universal basic income program.
@8RFBL9S4yrs4Y
yes, but you have to qualify for one.
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