78 Academics write Letter in Support of Motion 46

On September 16th, 78 Academic researchers and teachers representing a range of disciplines from across Canada, wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, urging their support for Motion 46 and the implementation of a permanent Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.Read the full letter here.

 

LETTER: Academics Support Motion 46 Guaranteed Livable Basic Income

We are a group of academic researchers and teachers from universities and other post- secondary institutions throughout Canada. We represent a range of disciplines, including communication sciences, criminology, economics, geography, gender studies, health studies, kinesiology, law, medicine, music, occupational therapy, public health, nursing, nutrition, political studies, rehabilitation sciences, psychology, social work, sociology, and women’s’ studies.

Gazan's Letter to PM: Support Motion 46 and Convert CERB into Guaranteed Livable Income

Dear Prime Minister,

Yesterday, I watched the news about the appointment of a new Minister of Finance to replace outgoing William Morneau, and learned at the same time of your decision to Prorogue Parliament until September 23, 2020.

MP Leah Gazan submits Motion to convert CERB into Basic Income

TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, MB ​— Leah Gazan (MP for Winnipeg Centre) has submitted a motion to the House of Commons to convert the Canada Emergency Response Benefit into a permanent Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income.