​​Basic Income ​New Brunswick

is part of Coalition Canada’s cross country alliance of
​basic income advocacy groups and networks.

ADVOCATING WITH ONE VOICE FOR A BASIC INCOME

Please sign the Basic Income NOW Atlantic Canada consensus document

What is Basic Income?
A basic income (BI) is a payment sent to individuals from the government that ensures everyone can meet their basic needs and live with dignity and respect.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) can also describe a basic income that is available to everyone but is only delivered to those whose income falls below a defined level. 

6 Principles of BI

As per Coalition Canada
Available to everyone when needed.
Subject only to residency and income, regardless of work and relationship status.
To live in dignity and security. Enough to achieve physical, mental and social well-being and to participate fully in the community. Enhance for individuals with particular needs and vulnerabilities. Index to the cost of living.
Payable to individuals to be used at their sole discretion. Free of stigma and oversight. 
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​Portable to ensure free movement within Canada.
Not a replacement for supports and services for individuals with particular needs & vulnerabilities. Not a replacement for livable minimum wage legislation or any other labour rights, laws and  regulations. Leave none worse off as a result of receiving basic income.
Delivered monthly or bi-weekly. Responsive to changing circumstances.

​Gradually reduced as income increases.