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Guaranteed basic income could cut poverty rates up to 40%, PBO report says
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
2025/02/19
What if there was an affordable way to lift Canadians out of poverty? Should those who want to lead our country make this part of their election platforms? Some have. Most haven’t.
Send a quick email directly to leading Prime Minister aspirants. Ask them if they will implement a guaranteed basic income if elected.
Justin Tang The Canadian Press
Doug Ford is trying to protect himself, not Ontario, with an early election call
Martin Regg Cohn
2025/01/21
Should Doug Ford call an election now? If you answered “No,” take a minute to let him know!
Martin Regg Cohn lists good reasons why this is not the time for an election. Send a quick email to Mr. Ford, letting him know it’s time for governing, not campaigning.
Chris Young/The Canadian Press
Doug Ford is driving Ontario down the wrong road
The Editorial Board
2024/09/26
The Ford government wants to limit bike lanes that reduce traffic and dig tunnels that add more cars to our roads! The Globe and Mail Editorial Board shows the dangerous folly in these politically-motivated vote-getters.
Ontarians have used their voices in the past to influence Doug Ford’s decisions—thereby creating a better future for our province. Now is the time for your voice to be heard again.
R.J. Johnston, Toronto Star
Minimum-wage workers would need to earn double current amount to afford Toronto rents, report finds
Clarrie Feinstein, Business Reporter
2024/09/24
The housing crisis is growing. A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) documents the growing gap between wages and rents. It also shows that governments have tools to make housing more affordable—tools they are choosing not to use today.
Send this Toronto Star article featuring the CCPA report to policymakers on housing files. The gap grows each year—we need action now.
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