Basic Income in the Canadian Context

This interactive map of Canada visually illustrates key developments in basic income policy across Canada. Each province is marked with an info icon that expand to provide detailed information about basic income pilots, research or policy developments. Examples include a description of the Manitoba Mincome experiment in 1975 and the Ontario pilot in 2018 with videos that feature commentary. This artifact was created using the hotspot H5P learning technology to help students explore basic income policy developments in the Canadian context.  

At the federal level, Bill S-206 An act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income is currently under consideration at the Senate Standing Committee on Finance.

Canada also has two “basic income like” programs- the Guaranteed Income Supplement for low income seniors, and the Canada Child benefit. Both are income tested only benefit programs, delivered through the tax system based on income from the previous years tax return. Both are credited with decreasing the senior poverty rate and child poverty rate.