Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but it should be somewhat regulated to ensure no one is abusing the system.

No, but everyone should have access to food and housing, so the UBI should be money they can use only for those things.

The minimum standard of living should be achieved for all citizens. The question should be asked.”what is the minimum amount of support you would want a family member or loved one would receive from the community/society?” Having a welfare program that doesn’t provide enough to live is a problem. Being a life long welfare recipient is a problem. There can be requirements such as participation in education and skill development as part of the funding. The idea is you want to keep people motivated and get them enough to be safe, hygienic, fed and employable.

Yes, but only for those under certain financial cutoff conditions and taking family size and location into consideration.

Yes but it's still too early. We should be doing research on how to implement these as automation becomes a larger part of the economy and AI displaces a larger amount of the workforce.

maybe... it could either be detrimental to encouraging people to work less but this may increase employment opportunities for those in need of employment.

I think this is something that will end up having to evolve as more work is taken up by AI, but not yet.

If there is an economy to support this, yes.

No, focus should be on supporting citizens to access affordable food and shelter and finding meaningful training and employment. There should be more public funding to support civic participation in the arts, sports and local governance. Give everyone more of a low barrier opportunity to participate in their community instead of giving people money. Support for those with serious disabilities should be increased instead.

No, because there isn't actually an agreed upon lowest Income necessary for living. UBI would inevitably vary among the provinces.

Yes, this will help people to at least cover their foremost needs.

good for me but not for everyone else also if i have to pick one, the i pick no, this will encourage ......

Yes, but to cover basic needs. If you work and are productive, you should receive proper compensation.

Bro what does this mean

Everyone deserves food, shelter and home.

Everyone should qualify for this type of program as long as they are able to contribute meaningful to the economy, with the exception of the disabled and elderly.

Yes, everyone should receive income to cover basic necessities (including food and housing). If an individual is found in violation of misusing the funds, they should face consequence (community service, military enrolment) and disqualify from being eligible for benefits again until assessed & deemed as responsible to receive. Some inquiry should be made into mental health (serious illnesses only that impair function) and learning disabilities when handling these situations. Those with significant disabilities obviously are cared for without hesitation or limitation. Addiction is not excu…  Read moresed. Those who are able to work must contribute to the workforce, with the exception of pairings in a household — if one partner is working full time, the other may be permitted to be a homemaker or stay-at-home parent, so long as they are not requiring further financial aid.

Yes, if a living wage cannot be decided let's provide welfare plus a universal wage.

Low income struggling but trying yes. Wealthy people that can get by no

Provide or subsidise basic needs. Do not give money outright.

No, lower the taxes instead

Yes, but just enough to assist and not replace

Yes, but only if employed.

Difficult to say sole yes or no.

If UBI were to replace E.I, welfare and the likes upto and including CPP I would support it.

Yes I agree to a certain extent but if you receive the financial help you need to also prove that you are a working member of society and not just sitting at home collecting money from the government

Depending on the circumstances

Some people like single moms need the extra help but on the downside this would also encourage people to be lazy and not contribute to are economy

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth. As well as attract lazy people to our country…

Yes but only for those who vigorously prove to require the assistance. Seniors with a fixed min income should DEFINITELY get the support they need.

Yes, but funding provided should be limited if the person is not trying to become employed.

Encourages employers to give employees lower wages and less benefits

It's debatable. I see the potential in it, but I can't see it being a viable program for a government to make considering that social security already costs a lot to maintain. So no, I'm not particularily in favour of it.

I do not agree with you will own nothing and be happy!!!! The government should not and will not control my life!! Time to step off the planet you disgusting reptilians!

I should because I'm over 65. But the right thing to say here is no!

Yes, but for basic necessities only, AND ONLY IF, we can afford it. Manage the debt and deficit first

Yes for low income families

No, but find some way to help people in need

no because I do not want to be dependent on the government for my livelihood

No, increase spending for social services instead

It may be necessary as more and more jobs are done by AI. As AI will be more efficient and likely be a windfall for corporations that most benefit from it, giving a share of that windfall profit to outsourced workers might be a necessity.

I am unsure of the benefits of implementing universal basic income, but do not oppose it either

Yes as a supplement for full time work. Being on social assistance should pay less than full time work + supplement

I think that UBI should be imputed for households who earn under a certain amount per year as well as those on the street.

Yes, but not too much

Yes, but only for disabled and elderly Canadian citizens.

It should be examined.