Episode 30: What Is GLBI? | Interview with Leah Gazan

Today we are honoured to have MP Leah Gazan on the show and learn more about what a Guaranteed Living Basic Income and the motion she put forward to make it a reality in Canada.  

You can learn more about her motion, sign the petition, and be a part of the national day of action at https://www.leahgazan.ca/basicincomemotion 

Take a peek at the motion itself (pay attention to paragraph V.

We didn't add a Pink Tax rebate today, but there are a few things that you can do (after you sign the petition). We chatted about the failure of CERB and we urge you to look into the response at long term care facilities, compare the benefits of CERB, and the current disability benefits or guaranteed income supplement in your own province. 

Some articles to get you started:

Why poverty is expensive?

Clean drinking water across Canada

Long term care facilities

Pandemic impact for post-secondary students and recent grads

The housing crisis and bathroom access

How a basic income can impact a person's desire for meaningful work

We have done this in Canada before!

 

For those who may have forgotten, we've seen massive price-fixing on bread and the great fridge debacle. 

If you don't know who Tommy Douglas is, here's a link.

 

If you like the Pink Tax Podcast, support us here! The GLBI isn't a thing yet so until then we use Libera

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