Definitely!

For more information:
Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Professor & Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Advancing the UN Sustainable
Development Goals ([email protected])
Sheila Regehr, Chair, Basic Income Canada Network ([email protected]),

A Basic Income Guarantee could provide an economic stimulus and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the future of the Canada we build together.

As a leader in AI, Canada should support people through transitions and ensure AI’s gains are broadly and fairly shared.
Budget 2025 identifies important priorities—building a secure and united Canada—but it could do better by making tangible investments in the lives of Canadians.

Building Canada Strong means investing in the people who build this country. People who have adequate incomes strengthen local economies, create jobs, innovate, raise families, and build communities.

is at the root of so much of poor health, food deprivation, housing unaffordability and other challenges. We welcome automatic tax filing, an advancement that can streamline the delivery of a basic income for those who need it.

Protecting social programs is not enough, we need to improve and expand them. To protect Canada is to protect our values and fundamental human rights. A Basic Income is key to completing a vision for a strong and prosperous Canada because income insufficiency

The savings from investing in the health and well-being of Canadians through a Basic Income Guarantee would be
significant and would help eliminate unnecessary, wasteful spending dealing with the symptoms, not the causes, of social problems.