The Concept of Universal Basic Income And How It Would Work In Canada

The concept of universal basic income (UBI) has been around for quite some time. There are a variety of reasons for this, some of which include the fact that we have become more individualistic, technological changes have made jobs less necessary, and wealth inequality is at an all-time high. Those who support UBI believe that it will help eradicate poverty in our society and make everyone more financially stable. However, others argue that giving money to people without getting anything in return would be punishing people for being successful.

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In this article, we'll investigate what UBI is and how it works in Canada.

What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

UBI is an alternative to the current social safety net system where we pay taxes for our government to provide us with necessities. To receive the benefits of this system, citizens need to go through a complicated process of filing individual tax returns and turning in forms at their local post office. In other countries without tax codes that require a person to complete such lengthy paperwork before receiving financial aid, UBI can be quite revolutionary because it is more user-friendly and less bureaucratic.

How Does UBI Work in Canada?

The conversation about the UBI in Canada, has been focused on a guaranteed livable income or the basic income guaranteed. What this means is that if you’ve got no income, you’ll receive the full benefits. And if you are currently working but earning a low income or cannot make ends meet, you will receive only a part of the benefit.

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So as the person’s income increases, the benefit they receive gradually declines, and then a point comes when your income is high enough that you'll receive no benefit at all. The concept that dictates a truly universal basic income, in which everyone in the country gets an equal amount of benefits, has not gained much attention in Canada.

 

In Canada, currently, there are a few basic-income programs in place—such as federal child tax benefits. Basic income proponents are demanding the income programs that would’ve no qualifications and strings attached to it, like bearing a child; anyone who fulfills the universal income requirements should easily receive the benefits.

 

 

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