In this article in the Toronto Star, physicians advocate for changes to their province’s income security system to improve health and reduce the cost to society.
Tag: Ontario
Call for Basic Income Project
A basic income pilot project is being called for by Senator Art Eggleton and the Ontario government included a proposal in its recent budget.
New Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy
Realizing Our Potential: Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (2014-2019) was released in September 2014. The new strategy includes sections focused on children & youth, homelessness, and employment. The document also acts as a reminder of the high cost of inaction; poverty cost the Ontario public $10.4 billion in 2008.
The strategy can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/home-and-community/realizing-our-potential-poverty-reduction-strategy-2014-2019