Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to present a petition on behalf of many Yukoners calling on the federal government to work with the Government of Prince Edward Island to develop and implement a guaranteed basic income demonstration project. For Yukoners, there is a particular interest in this project, given the higher cost of living in the north. The petitioners believe a well-designed demonstration project could provide valuable evidence to help inform future policy discussions aimed at reducing poverty and improving economic security across Canada.
I am pleased to present this petition on their behalf.