Provincial
Class action lawsuit filed, seeking justice for basic income recipients
As expected, four people from Lindsay who had been receiving payments through the Ontario Basic Income Pilot have launched a… Continue reading “Class action lawsuit filed, seeking justice for basic income recipients”
Trevor’s Take: Whither the Progressive Conservative?
Growing up, Leslie Frost was a hero to me. In our cupboard at home we had some Pyrex flatware —… Continue reading “Trevor’s Take: Whither the Progressive Conservative?”
‘Demonstrate that you truly have the concerns of your constituents at heart’
On Day Three of a protest to seek an apology for the premature cancellation of basic income, the question on… Continue reading “‘Demonstrate that you truly have the concerns of your constituents at heart’”
Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office
On day two of a peaceful protest in front of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office, lawyer and social worker Mike… Continue reading “Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office”
Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister
Lawyer and social worker Mike Perry led a small but determined group to hold a sit-in at the office of… Continue reading “Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister”
Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment
A protest is being planned outside of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office Monday morning to coincide with the the final… Continue reading “Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment”
Researcher looking to speak with Basic Income participants
A graduate researcher at the University of Cambridge is looking to interview participants in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot about… Continue reading “Researcher looking to speak with Basic Income participants”