Leah Gazan at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On March 23rd, 2021. See this statement in context.

March 23rd, 2021 / 5:25 p.m.

NDP

Leah Gazan NDP Winnipeg Centre, MB

Sorry, I have two other follow-up questions that are really critical.

Can you tell us why a guaranteed livable basic income is an effective mechanism for poverty eradication and income security, and how it can work well with EI? Change is difficult. You know I'm a big fan of guaranteed income. Can you explain how it can work well with EI?

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