Social Issues
Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee
I was talking about the basic income guarantee to a couple of friends and one of them commented on how… Continue reading “Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee”
Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income
In the three cities in Ontario where basic income is being tested – which includes Lindsay – there are still… Continue reading “Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income”
How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says ‘free market’ shows the way
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns recently interviewed local MP Jamie Schmale on how we should be dealing with poverty in… Continue reading “How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says ‘free market’ shows the way”
New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur
Julia Taylor is the proud new owner of Country Cupboard in Fenelon Falls, a health and bulk food store that… Continue reading “New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur”
Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham says he absolutely wants Community Care to be a part of any future… Continue reading “Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money”
MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto
Local MPP Laurie Scott hosted almost 200 members of the public yesterday at an open forum to mark the inaugural… Continue reading “MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto”
Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income
A Lindsay woman who has been receiving a basic income for the past three months says her life has taken… Continue reading “Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income”
