S-206At consideration in committee in the SenateSenate Public Bill
An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income
Short title: National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act
Sponsor:
Kim Pate, Senator
Proposed changes
This enactment requires the Minister of Finance to develop a national framework to provide all persons over the age of 17 in Canada with access to a guaranteed livable basic income. It also provides for reporting requirements with respect to the framework.
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Committee study
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Who's lobbying on it
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“S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to the need for a basic income guarantee to advance women's security”
“Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework…”
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