Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada - Forum

A guaranteed livable basic income (GLBI) is a predictable cash payment provided unconditionally by the government to all individuals in Canada who need it, without requirements to work (or seek work, training, and education), in order to build on our current social safety net and afford all persons in Canada with respect, dignity, security, and human rights affirmed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“This isn’t just good financial policy; there is a direct correlation between increased rates of violence and poverty," said Gazan. "The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls calls for a guaranteed livable basic income as a critical, life-saving measure for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals. If the government is serious about reconciliation, they need to get this done."