Does Canada have UBI? Everything you need to know about the country's basic income programs

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Does Canada have UBI? Everything you need to know about the country's basic income programs

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Vancouver was the site of a basic income program that concluded in 2023.
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Canada has been experimenting with universal basic income-style programs amid rising living costs.
Basic income trials in Canada date back to the 1930s, with major projects in Manitoba.
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This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-21 18:29:45.