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C_eh_N_eh_D_eh

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3. Partially.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 26, 2017, 05:44 PM

Apr 2017

Here's the CBC News story.

A single person could receive up to about $17,000 a year, minus half of any income he or she earns. A couple could receive up to $24,000 per year. People with disabilities could receive up to $6,000 more per year.

People who receive medical and dental benefits from the province under other welfare programs would not have to give those up.

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Ontario to try giving poor a basic income [View all] shenmue Apr 2017 OP

Is that in addition to current government assistance? MichMan Apr 2017 #1

Partially. C_eh_N_eh_D_eh Apr 2017 #3

Will be interested in following. We gotta find some solution soon. Canada is going to build a wall Hoyt Apr 2017 #2

Why would Wynne start a 3-year study now? C_eh_N_eh_D_eh Apr 2017 #4