Lift the Floor: Would a Universal Basic Income Guarantee a Good Life for All Canadians?

On May 14, 2020 the Broadbent Institute hosted a webinar to discuss the idea of a universal basic income (UBI) with panelists Simon Black, Professor of Labour Studies at Brock University, and Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.

During the webinar, the panelists discussed the origins and history of UBI, the types of basic income that have been proposed and they key questions that that need to be asked about basic income proposals. Simon and Armine also talked about why basic income has become such a popular idea, pilot projects that have taken place in Canada and around the world, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UBI advocacy efforts.

Click here to watch a recording of the webinar

Click here to learn more about the webinar on the Broadbent Institute’s website