Description

Amidst the worst economic crisis in decades, governments are looking to possible solutions as Canadians are looking for help. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has proven to be quite a popular program. Is there a future for a basic income in Canada?

Guests:

1. Sheila Regehr, Chairperson of Basic Income Canada Network and former Executive Director of the National Council of Welfare
2. Senator Frances Lankin, Independent Senator from Ontario, former CEO of United Way Toronto and former NDP MPP and Cabinet Minister
3. Robert-Falcon Ouellette, former Liberal MP for Winnipeg-Centre

Moderated by Terrance Hunsley, Senior Fellow at the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy

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