Basic income is an approach to poverty reduction that is much simpler and more streamlined than existing programs. Every year, Canadians file taxes. With basic income, if their incomes fall below a certain level, they get topped up to an amount sufficient to meet basic needs. Basic income is a smart alternative to costly social assistance programs, helping overcome the “welfare wall” that traps too many people in the cycle of poverty.
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