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Basic Income a Lifesaver for People With Disabilities

28 October 2020

Now, with AISH, I’m finding the occasional opportunity to contribute more to my society, and I will continue my well-documented history of volunteerism when it’s safe to do so again, after COVID.

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Ben Davies

An Argument for Basic Income and the Trades

19 October 2020

With a basic income, we might see a burst of small businesses in Alberta, offering everything from custom furniture to new technology or improved training courses.

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Can We Afford A Basic Income?

1 October 2020

People often say that we can’t afford a basic income. But what if we can?

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End of CERB Could Complicate EI System, Open Door to Basic Income, Says Senator

28 August 2020

Senator Yuen Pau Woo is advocating for an experimental basic income.

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Mobilizing Basic Income Alberta

24 August 2020

Learn more about Basic Income Calgary’s project to build a formal network of support for Basic Income.

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Alberta and Perceptions of Basic Income

12 August 2020

How do Albertans feel about a basic income? New survey data reveals significant support.

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Case for Basic Income for the Arts

15 July 2020

Watch the webinar about the benefits of a basic income for the arts.

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Opportunity in Crisis

23 March 2020

EndPovertyEdmonton makes the call for an official crisis income.

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BICN Policy Options

23 January 2020

Basic Income Canada Network has released their report, Basic Income: Some Policy Options for Canada.

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Exploring Basic Income Talks

5 October 2019

Join EndPovertyEdmonton for community conversations led by Dr. Evelyn Forget about basic income.

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