Here's the person who's been nominated to replace Chrystia Freeland in the upcoming byelection Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.

This article from The Hill argues AI could accelerate unemployment across sectors, making Universal Basic Income part of the policy response to protect economic security as labour markets evolve. zurl.co/kRgvZ

Scotland pushing to introduce a Basic Income for the Arts based on the impact of the Irish pilot scheme. www.thenational.scot/news/2581400...

I used to tell my students, who were almost always reflexively against UBI, that it'd take the bullets out of the gun. Imagine if employers had to make employment attractive? If they couldn't threaten you with hunger and homelessness? Or waste your time

“I told everybody: ‘I’m retired, I sit home all day. If we get any reports of ICE in the neighborhood, somebody text me, and I’ll run over on my scooter and go yell at them.’” Another example of something people would actually do with universal basic income.

Fill out Ontario’s poverty reduction survey to let them know basic income is the way to go! www.ontario.ca/page/consult...

In the age of AI, it’s time to take UBI seriously. We already have enough resources to meet everyone’s basic needs. When we’re not fighting to survive, we can finally start to live and become who we’re meant to be. 💜

For example, if we had a UBI system, workers would be empowered to leave crappy employment. Most people don't unionize or strike because they can't afford to miss paychecks. This gives the companies all the power. They can outlast a strike and continue treating their workers like shit.

Myth: If we had a Basic Income, everyone would stop working. Fact: People work for 2 main reasons: 1. They have an urge to do something constructive with their talents; 2. They want a good standard of living. Numerous studies have demonstrated that most people continue to work when receiving BI.

Basic income addresses the root causes of crime. It reduces violence and drug/alcohol use.

🚨 Sign + Share! Canada needs a Guaranteed Basic Income. We’ve launched an official e-petition to implement the PEI GBI Demo Project—the first step toward a national GBI. A GBI reduces poverty, builds security & strengthens our safety net. 👉 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #BasicIncome #CdnPoli

Basic Income changes the story! We do not have to accept the way things are. Basic Income is not only possible, it is necessary for the future we deserve.

The economy, work, and how we live are changing in a global transformation. Problems we see now and will see in the future are not the result of human failings but of system ones. Basic income is an anchor policy, a decision that poverty can not go where we're going.

Basic Income changes the story! We do not have to accept the way things are. Basic Income is not only possible, it is necessary for the future we deserve.

“Everyday we wake up and collectively make a world together; but which one of us, left to our own devices, would ever decide they wanted to make a world like this one?” — David Graeber, “Bullshit Jobs: A Theory”

Basic Income changes the story! We do not have to accept the way things are. Basic Income is not only possible, it is necessary for the future we deserve.

During tariff uncertainty underfunding of education will have a devastating effect on future competitiveness. "Analysis reveals one-third of affected programs are in business & mgmnt, while nearly a quarter fall under engineering, tech & applied science." #onpoli www.therecord.com/thestar/news...

Residents are really struggling this afternoon. If anyone can do a drop off of water or ice in the next hour that would be amazing.

Thanks to everyone who came to our successful We Organize with Busy Lives panel! We want to thank ETFO for providing funding through the Social Development Center to support this event. We couldn't have done it without our wonderful moderator, panelists, and community! @morricemike.bsky.social

Tomorrow!! Register now!!! www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-organiz... @basicincomeyouth.bsky.social

One week away! Register now!!

Inspiring to see nonprofits that alleviate poverty calling for universal basic income to eliminate poverty and reduce society's need for charity.

Update: Mike Morrice is moderating our event! Don’t miss out! www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-organiz...

The first American Pope, Robert Prevost, is believed to share Pope Francis’s views on social justice. May Pope Leo XIV carry forward the call for universal basic income—not as charity, but as “strict justice”.

Do you feel helpless in the current political climate? Do you want to make a difference? Do you believe you are too busy to bother trying? BIWR’s Youth Engagement Committee and OBIN invite you to rethink how political action can fit into your active lifestyle. www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-organiz...

The election is almost here. Know when and where you will vote. Make a plan. Get a ride to the poll if you need one. Many riding offices have volunteers who will offer to drive voters. Vote strategically. Ensure that people, the economy, and the environment matter more than power and wealth.

Poverty is a policy choice. That’s why we need strong commitments to end it. Conservatives claim to care about affordability but won’t commit to protecting the CWB, which puts money directly in the hands of Canadians. This election, We Can't Afford Conservative Cuts!! #nocuts

We vote on April 28! More than ever, we need to foster connection, verify sources, and amplify our voices. As we prepare for the election, every effort will be made to distract and divide us with mis/disinformation. We urge everyone to verify sources and vote strategically.

As citizens, we are responsible for verifying information, staying informed, and holding candidates accountable. A group of graduate students passionate about addressing mis/disinformation developed a toolkit to verify information. Together we can prevent the spread of inaccurate information.

With some massive, global issues at stake, it is important now more than ever to vote in this federal election! There are many resources to make voting quick and simple, including for anyone who has never voted before. #basicincome #ubi #canadianelection #canadianfederalelection

Social activism and community building does not end when an election does. There are so many ways to get involved and keep up the work year-round! #basicincome #universalbasicincome #ubi #basicincomenow #basicincomecanada #dougford #ontarioelection

In Canada, what makes one life better makes everyone’s life better. As of January 2025, 2.5 million people in Ontario are without a family doctor. This is 16% of the population. Let’s ensure everyone has access to primary care. #basicincome #universalbasicincome #ubi #ontarioelection #publichealth

Here’s more evidence that shows a GLBI is effective at reducing poverty. We can’t forgot that there is a cost to keeping people in poverty and that poverty is a policy choice.

If you want to know who is behind this stuff, here's the billionaires behind it and the org they fund. www.scottsantens.com/billionaire-...

Consider strategic voting to enhance the collective power of your vote! IMPORTANT: Consider their best competition in your local riding, not in the entire province. Go to 338canada’s website, choose your region, then use the map to select your riding and see the polling stats. #ontarioelection

In Canada, what makes one life better makes everyone’s life better. We do not believe in criminalizing homeless people. Homelessness impacts everyone. Stop Safer Municipalities Act, 2024 and build affordable housing. . . . #basicincome #dougford #ontarioelection #safermunicipalitiesact

Stand for solidarity and economic justice! Add a universal basic income banner to your profile and show your support for a world where everyone has financial security. Let us unite, together, we can make basic income a reality. Make yours here: hashtag.basicincomeaction.org

In 2018, Doug Ford cancelled the Ontario Basic Income Pilot, leaving thousands of people without an income that they were promised. He then had to pay $320K for doing so. So much for being fiscally responsible! This election, vote with Basic Income in mind. Photo: @humansbasic

In Canada, what makes one life better makes everyone’s life better. Food insecurity should not impact one in three people in Kingston, ON or anywhere in Canada. Ask your candidate how they will address food insecurity, precarious employment, and a Basic Income Guarantee. #ontarioelection #dougford

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

@mediasmarts.ca is a great resource for combating misinformation this election! 4 ways to tell if something is true online: 1. Use fact-checking tools 2. Find the source 3. Verify the source 4. Check other sources #basicincome #universalbasicincome #basicincomenow #ontarioelection #misinformation

"It's not a radical idea, it's called basic income for a reason. We're not talking about communism here. We're literally just talking about an income floor so that no one can fall below the poverty line," www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Doug Ford is always advertising that he speaks to anyone who calls. So let’s give him a call: 647-612-3673 With rumours circulating about an early election this year, we want to ensure that basic income is a priority issue. So tell him that when one of us benefits financially, we all do!

"The cash seems to motivate participation in community work, while the community work catalyzes the impact of the cash. We saw this especially in the formation of a labor union among the garbage collectors participating in our experiment in India." UBI 🤝 unions theconversation.com/we-cant-beli...

Some interesting words about Universal Basic Income. The quote comes from the book: Bulllshit Jobs.

Here's the link to the UBI feed. Click "pin to home" if you want it as one of your main feeds to track. bsky.app/profile/did:...