Last updated: February 19, 2022

On this page is an ever-evolving list of evidence-based talking points and narratives for Basic Income that UBI Works has compiled. We invite you to use this as a resource and share it with other activists and politicians who may find it helpful in their advocacy. Click the arrow to expand the talking point.

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• Technology has contributed to job displacement and wage stagnation over the last 40 years.
• Nearly HALF of Canadian jobs are at high risk of automation in the coming years.
• Basic income increases entrepreneurship and gives everyone the ability to take risks.
• Basic income significantly improves health & educational outcomes.
• Basic income encourages work and ends the poverty trap of current social assistance programs.
• Basic income has broad public support across the political spectrum.
• Basic income can grow Canada's economy more than it costs — while ending poverty.

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Canadian Basic Income Factsheet 2021