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8/3/2025, 4:29:05 PM
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This is what we're doing here so our society doesn't burn to the ground. The USA, whatever...other people's fuckin problems
Bill S-206 proposes a national Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) for Canadians aged 17+, offering unconditional monthly payments without work or education requirements. It emphasizes adjusting income to regional living costs and ensures existing benefits—like health or disability—aren’t reduced. The bill tasks the Minister of Finance with developing the framework within a year of its passage, in consultation with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities. While it sets goals, it doesn’t outline exact payment amounts, funding methods, or eligibility specifics. A pilot program is anticipated in 2026, potentially offering up to $2,400/month to lower- and middle-income residents, beginning in Ontario and British Columbia. This effort follows previous bills (S-233 and C-223) that didn’t pass but spurred national dialogue. Supporters view GLBI as a tool to combat poverty and modernize Canada’s safety net, while critics question its cost and impact on employment. It’s more framework than policy—but a meaningful move toward economic reform.
This is what we're doing here so our society doesn't burn to the ground. The USA, whatever...other people's fuckin problems
Bill S-206 proposes a national Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) for Canadians aged 17+, offering unconditional monthly payments without work or education requirements. It emphasizes adjusting income to regional living costs and ensures existing benefits—like health or disability—aren’t reduced. The bill tasks the Minister of Finance with developing the framework within a year of its passage, in consultation with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities. While it sets goals, it doesn’t outline exact payment amounts, funding methods, or eligibility specifics. A pilot program is anticipated in 2026, potentially offering up to $2,400/month to lower- and middle-income residents, beginning in Ontario and British Columbia. This effort follows previous bills (S-233 and C-223) that didn’t pass but spurred national dialogue. Supporters view GLBI as a tool to combat poverty and modernize Canada’s safety net, while critics question its cost and impact on employment. It’s more framework than policy—but a meaningful move toward economic reform.
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