GLI – Update on Bill C-223
On September 25th 2024, Parliament voted on the Bill C-223, which aimed to create a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass … [Read more…]
Guaranteed Livable Income
Food Insecurity Increasing
A new report on food bank use in Toronto is another reason why there is such a need for the government to create a Guaranteed Livable Income. Brampton’s numbers would … [Read more…]
What is Bill C-233?
Bill C-233 for Unconditional Basic Income has been introduced in the federal parliament to develop a national framework for guaranteed livable basic income. To find out more information and sign … [Read more…]
What Does GLI Look Like?
Could you live on $1,169 a month to pay all your bills? That’s what a single person on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) gets. GLI would allow those on ODSP … [Read more…]
What is Basic Income?
Let’s begin with the basics, including clarifying the various terms used to refer to GLI. What is a basic income? A basic income is a periodic, unconditional cash payment provided … [Read more…]
Introduction to GLI
Over the next few months Outreach will be sharing information about the UCC Guaranteed Livable Income initiative to help the congregation and community have a better understanding of what GLI … [Read more…]
Guaranteed Livable Income
Poverty can happen very quickly to anyone. The United Church of Canada working with other like-minded faith and social-justice groups is campaigning for the creation of a national Guaranteed Livable Income … [Read more…]