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What is Basic Income and Why It Works

Explore the facts, reports, and real stories behind the movement that’s reshaping Canada’s future.

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Cheaper Than Poverty

We can fund basic income with just 3% of all government spending, less than the cost of poverty, with no new taxes on working Canadians.

Basic Income Explained: GBI vs. UBI

We already have basic income models that work: Guaranteed Basic Income to lower poverty and UBI dividends to share common wealth.

Does Basic Income Discourage Work?

Fact: No basic income study has a found major reduction in work, beyond students and new parents. Many find better work, go back to school, and start businesses.

Boost the Economy & Create Jobs

Basic income can grow the economy more than it costs and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, while ending poverty.

Canada’s Basic Income for Families

The Canada Child Benefit grows the economy by $2 for every $1 invested and contributes 450,000 full-time equivalent jobs, while keeping 250,000 families out of poverty.

CEOs for Basic Income

Over 180 Canadian CEOs and business leaders, representing $1.5B/year in revenues and 5,300+ staff, have signed a letter calling for basic income.

Quick Facts

Saves Taxpayers Money

A national guaranteed basic income could cost just 3% of total government spending with NO NEW TAXES on working Canadians, saving us from the even higher costs of poverty.

People Work, Retrain, Build Businesses

PBO estimated a 1% impact on hours worked. During the Ontario pilot, 1/3 of workers found HIGHER paying jobs; 1/3 said it supported their work or building a business; 1/3 was able to go back to school.

Grow The Economy And Create Jobs

A national guaranteed income could grow Canada’s economy $80B/year and create 600K jobs, while lifting millions out of poverty.

Healthier, Physically And Mentally

People smoke/drink less, eat healthier food, exercise more, reduce doctor visits, and experience less anxiety and depression.

Support Across The Political Spectrum

Many prominent liberals, conservatives and moderates support basic income. It’s not left or right — it’s forward.

Top Policy Choice for AI & Job Automation

Polling shows Canadians rank Basic income as the #1 choice to address AI wiping out jobs. It’s how we build a floor for workers and ensure everyone has a stake in our automated future.

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1,000 Letters to Federal MP Candidates for Basic Income

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Stories from Sam Altman's Basic Income Study

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Support Canada’s Bill for Basic Income

Senator Kim Pate introduced Bill S-206, which would require the creation of the first national framework for an unconditional Guaranteed Livable Basic Income for all persons over 17 across Canada.

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What We’re For

We’re a Canadian non-profit advancing unconditional basic income to guarantee economic security for all and build a Canada where everyone can pursue their potential.

What We Do

We research, publish, educate, connect and facilitate activism with everyday Canadians, volunteers, and partner organizations, through our network of 100,000+ supporters across Canada and around the world.

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