Social Policy in Ontario

The Caledon Institute has proposed a new Basic Income for persons with severe disabilities that would replace welfare with an adequate federally delivered benefit.  The resulting provincial and territorial savings would be reinvested in a wide range of disability supports.  These are the goods and services that enable independent living.

In the absence of major income security reform, Ottawa could still create a fund that would allocate monies to the provinces and territories to encourage investment in a comprehensive system of supports.  These goods and services provide essential assistance not just to persons with disabilities but also to the entire population.  They are especially crucial in light of Canada’s aging population.

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