Minister eyes guaranteed minimum income to tackle poverty
The federal minister responsible for reducing poverty says he is interested in the idea of a guaranteed income in Canada. Veteran economist Jean-Yves Duclos, who is Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, told The Globe and Mail the concept has merit as a policy to consider after the government implements more immediate reforms promised during the election campaign. “There are many different types of guaranteed minimum income.
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