Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Yes everyone should recieve an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but in order to receive the basic income an individual or a family member must be working, if both family members are working they both should receive the UBI individually. If one family member is working then it should be a family UBI raising child or children and single they must work part time or full time in order to receive UBI with child in subsided day care. If an individual is single and’s n decides not to work, and on a provincial welfare program as well as receiving child tax benefit…  Read mores then no UBI is given. If laid off continue UBI along with the same rules and time frame as the EI stipulates. Disabled persons should automatically be given the UBI on top of any disability or disability pension payment’s as well as disregarding a spouses income.

Yes, however if they do not qualify for disability, they should have to complete mandatory volunteer hours in their community equal to the amount of aid they are receiving, divided by minimum wage

Yes, but just for low income people to cover basic needs including food and housing, and it should be separate from government assistance programs.

Not really, there should be more free education and help for people to get jobs and make these jobs have livable wages

Yes, but it should only be enough to help cover part of basic living expenses to deter people from living solely on the provided income

No, Universal Basic Income should not be unconditional for everyone, but everyone should have a minimum guaranteed income. People should be able to earn more based on their merit, job, and education.

This is something that must be decided in a voting, I don't have an opinion on this and I do not have enough information, I would rather let the public decide

No, since it only acts as a self defence mechanism of capitalism, marginally improving the lives of the worker insofar as it protects the rich

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 moresed. Those who are able to work must contribute to the workforce, with the exception of pairings in a household — if one partner is working full time, the other may be permitted to be a homemaker or stay-at-home parent, so long as they are not requiring further financial aid.

I think this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth so in order to be inclusive of the universal basic program, you have to prove you are willing and capable to put into society that society gives to you, if its not working an actual job, then being a volunteer, etc

Yes, UBI should cover the essential/ minimal costs of living, replacing EI, GIS, OAS and Welfare and implement a "claw back" in taxes on a graduated scale so those with higher incomes end up paying it back.

Yes, but only for women, in order to increase the Canadian fertility rate we need to support women both during the pregnancy and child rearing years

I think people who are working and still have trouble making ends meet should receive support, I think people with certain illnesses, students as long as your contributing to society or can prove you can not work.

No, because if everyone has more money, they have more spending power, and companies that sell the basic necessities will simply raise their prices in accordance with this (inflation). The government will essentially end up giving money to corporations that aren't in need and not helping those who are.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Bro what does this mean

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

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

No, it is not financially viable and hurts disabled Canadians.

I support more study into its effectiveness.

In theory but I’m sceptical of the financing.

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

I think it should be looked into

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

No, but find some way to help people in need

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

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.

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

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

Yes, but only for disabled and elderly Canadian citizens.

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

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?

Yes, For the people that make below the annual salary to live in the country

Yes but, this should not be a way for people not to work

yes but Only for individuals that have a job or cant work.

Yes, if all other social programs end and their departments and offices are closed.

Only those that have health issues and aten’t able to get odsp or ow

Yes, but only after massively reducing our deficit.

Yes, no one deserves to live in poverty or below the poverty level.

It should be studied and tested in the micro before even being considered in the macro

Yes, but low enough that employment is more beneficial

Yes, but it should replace much if not all of the current welfare spending

dont have an opinion yet

Yes, but only if it doesn't involve privatizing other welfare services.

not now we need to have better control over AI before we could afford people not working, but I would not be apposed to it in principal nor in practice if it is provably better for the countries poor

eventually but not now

No it is slavery

they should receive some money and support at the start. but it should not become a long term safty blanket. they should learn to also slowly get into the workforce without having the fear of having no money during the process

yes, but it should only be enough to cover a small bachelor apartment and maybe a specific food box that is mailed out to support a healthy diet, people will choose to work for the luxuries of cell phones, internet, junk food, and larger apartments/houses

Yes, but not enough that people will be able to live on UBI alone without a job

Only for the disabled and elderly

Yes, but if they're employed, as a small supplement to their working wages.

Yes if they are working a full work week.

If people aren’t making a certain amount of money, up to a point

yes but receivers should contribute to the community through volunteering to their capacity

Yes, however this income should only be given in full to those without jobs and housing and less to people who can afford these commodity's.

While we transition, and only for those who get educated and skill building

Yes but eliminate welfare and unemployment

Yes, or a guaranteed jobs program

Yes, but it should be carefully constructed to encentivize people to continue working or further their skills to attain specific employment.

Yes unless they are not trying to work or being penalized for contributing to our society in volunteer ways

Have UBI until the people can find a job and get onto their own two feet. It should not be there forever.

Somewhat. I don’t think people with substance abuse issues should be getting paid just to get more drugs

a basic income should be given to those who have demonstrated that they cannot work due to a disability

Yes, but only until a certain age or while in school to improve your skills

Yes, but it should be a replacement for welfare

Maybe, you’d have to look at costs firsts

Yes, no one should be kept in poverty, everyone, including workers need an income to cover all necessities, especially if you're laid off and have no job, this will not replace a working income after you find work, unless if you can prove you're incapable of working.

I don't have all the information needed to have an opinion on this matter

There should be guided and temp assistance for those able to work

Yes but I don’t trust the government to implement this fairly

Yes, but all other assistance programs removed or lowered

Yes, but to be eligible you must be employed or a job would be provided to you by the government.

Yes & include programs to assist with education & self efficacy

I support a guaranteed livable income, but not a universal basic income

I do in theory but am worried about its implementation and would prefer more study into it, or tiered based on income (so that those below the poverty line for example receive a basic income etc.)

Everyone child deserves basic necessities and housing. Their parents need to be monitored better to make sure that happens. There are too many loopholes for the works program adults who continue to abuse the government subsidies.

How about a guaranteed work program. Where anyone can go and get paid for doing a small jobs. Where there is no expectation of the individual to show up or number of hours they have to be there. they just get paid for what they do.

No, only people who need it should receive income from a government program

Only during recessions and Pandemics

Yes, but it should replace some existing welfare programs in order to keep government expenses relatively the same

The government should re-establish experiments in select regions first

Yes, but only when there is a global pandemic where lockdowns are necessary to flatten the curve, which results to people losing their income because of Job losses. But the government also has the responsibility of incentivizing people on going back to work once the lockdowns are lifted. We should also Mandate Covid-19 Vaccines so we don't have to enforce another lockdowns.