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Politics

Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has released a new report highlighting the potential benefits of a guaranteed basic income program…

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Politics

Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould promises EI reforms, universal basic income as PM

Federal Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould has outlined her plans to revamp Canada’s employment insurance system and introduce a universal…

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Nova Scotia

Preserving city character or providing basic needs? Halifax residents speak to proposed changes

More than 80 people weighed in on proposed Halifax zoning changes during a two-day public hearing, with most saying the…

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Health

Stripped of dignity, $22 left after rent — stories emerge as Ontario sued for halting basic income pilot

Tracey Crosson says she ate healthier, slept better and had more energy when she was receiving basic income payments from the Ontario…

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Politics

Most border agency criminal investigators lack basic training, audit says

Most criminal investigators tasked with hunting down crimes at Canada’s ports and borders in recent years have lacked basic training, says a…

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Business

Netflix axes no-ads basic plan in Canada

TORONTO – Netflix is putting the final stake in its cheapest, ad-free “basic” plan in Canada. After announcing last year…

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Canada

It now costs more to afford basic necessities in Calgary than in Vancouver, Toronto: StatsCan

It now costs more to afford basic necessities in Calgary than in any other major city in the country —…

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Canada

The cost of many basic groceries is 3 to 4 times higher than inflation: StatCan

If it seems like every grocery trip costs more and the amount of food coming home is getting smaller, that…

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Business

Netflix is ​​removing the ‘basic’ streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

TORONTO – Netflix Canada is done being basic. The streaming giant says it is phasing out the $9.99 “Basic” option…

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Canada

Barrie homelessness plan called ‘violation of basic human rights’

Barrie is moving to ban residents from giving money, food or water to homeless people on city property, an unprecedented…

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