The idea of a basic income for Canadians has grown in popularity across the political spectrum, with supporters and detractors on each side. Now, Ontario has announced that it will implement a basic income pilot to test the concept. But what do policy experts think? Is a basic income good public policy? If so, how should it be delivered, and to whom? Join us for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of a basic income for Ontario.

The community of people working on public policy issues in the GTA extends far beyond Queen’s Park or City Hall. The Mowat Centre is committed to connecting professionals from across the broader public policy community by bringing together people from the public, private, non-profit, academic and media sectors. On October 20th, we will be hosting the next installment in our Policy in a Pub series to hear from each other and exchange ideas in an informal setting – this time featuring a conversation on the merits of implementing a basic income in Ontario.

Speakers

Andrew Coyne
National Affairs Columnist

Trish Hennessy
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Michael Mendelson
Caledon Institute of Social Policy

4th speaker TBC