Implementing guaranteed basic income could cut poverty rates up to 40%, PBO says
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OTTAWA - The government's fiscal watchdog says a guaranteed basic income program at the federal level could cut poverty rates in Canada by up to 40 per cent.
  • Rivalarrival@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    Because food and shelter in Vancouver is a lot more expensive than food and shelter in small town Saskatchewan.

    The wealthier Vancouver population will pay more in taxes than they receive in UBI; UBI will be a (slight) drain on their economy.

    The poorer Saskatchewan population will be receiving more in UBI than they pay in taxes. UBI will be a (slight) boon to their economy.