Basic Income Guarantee
One of the ways we are working to end poverty is by advocating for the implementation of a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG). The items included here provide some introduction to this concept.
If this work interests you, we invite you to join our BIG Action Group meeting, held on the first Thursday of each month - details below.
Introduction to Basic Income Guarantee
Basic Income Explained
Clip from CBC News: The National
Free Webinar
A BIG, bold idea to reduce poverty: come learn about Basic Income Guarantee
Action Team
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join Us
You are invited!
We are looking for community members and organizations to partner with us in building a movement towards implementation of a Basic Income Guarantee.
At our Action Team monthly meetings, you can expect to hear from each of our subcommittees.
Perhaps you'll even want to join one!
If you require additional support to attend this meeting, please contact sprpcoordinator@gmail.com
Write to the Senate
The Senate of Canada has passed the second reading of Bill S-206, calling for the development of a National Framework for Basic Income.
We urge you to send letter to a Senator to voice your support for this bill. If possible, please send a physical letter.
This template is available to adapt and print.
