The Senate is studying a bill that would introduce a framework for a policy that would guarantee access to a livable income to everyone over 17.
  • Mongostein@lemmy.caEnglish
    191·
    1 year ago

    I think the real problem will be, “how do we stop landlords from jacking up rent simply because everyone has some extra money now?”

    • Chr0nos1@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Along with companies raising prices of items. As a non Canadian, I’ll be curious to watch this play out.

      • lolcatnip@reddthat.comEnglish
        6·
        1 year ago

        No company operating in a capitalist system has ever needed an excuse to raise prices. That’s not how it works at all.

      • rebelsimileEnglish
        61·
        1 year ago

        Imagine getting a raise because of the quality of your work and not because if you don’t you can’t afford to live