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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ireland's artist basic income returned €1.39 for every €1 spent. They made it permanent. South Korea just announced plans to follow. Now Scotland too.

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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We used to have 7 day workweeks. Then labour fought long and hard for a day off, then 2, and better work conditions all around. There's no reason we can't keep progressing, given the promise of AI, robotics, and labour-saving technology. UBI is a central part of this vision.

Toronto Star headline on boosting productivity by working less, with image showing shift from 5-day to 4-day workweek.

Summary shows four-day workweek boosts productivity, encourages AI adoption, and raised revenue 15% in Canadian pilot.

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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

RBC: over half of Canadian parents are subsidizing their adult kids' rent and groceries. Not because young people won't work. Because full-time wages don't cover full-time costs anymore. A country can't run on "hope your parents have money."

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Common Wealth Canada @commonwealthcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of the most popular & successful programs of all time: Alaska's universal dividend paid to all residents every year. They agreed that natural resources are the common wealth of the people and should benefit all current & future generations. Canada should learn from this.

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A lot of people hear “basic income” and assume it means more bureaucracy. The goal is actually the opposite: simpler income security, less stress, and more stability. Economic security should be easier to access — not harder to survive without. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“People will waste it” gets said every time economic security comes up. But when people have stability, they usually spend money on what they actually need — housing, food, bills, breathing room. Basic income is about dignity, not punishment. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

$100 costs more than money now — it costs time, energy, and burnout. More shifts, less rest, less ability to actually live. People aren’t lazy. The cost of living is rising faster than wages. Economic security should include time to breathe. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We can’t wait to see you at our Basic Income Beer Night for International Basic Income Week in September! It’s always a great evening to meet local leaders, drinking not required 🍺 #WaterlooRegion #BeerNight #BasicIncome #InternationalBasicIncomeWeek #Ontario

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You’re not bad with money. The math is broken. A lot of people followed the “plan” — school, work, responsibility — but wages didn’t keep up with rent or rising costs. People deserve an economy where work leads to stability, not constant survival mode. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Activism isn’t just for people with unlimited time or expertise. Most community change happens because ordinary people contribute what they realistically can. Even a few intentional days can build stronger communities, relationships, and collective power. #CommunityCare #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A strong basic income wouldn’t be one flat number everywhere. Living costs in Waterloo Region aren’t the same as everywhere else — and economic security should mean more than barely surviving. Housing, groceries, stability: that’s the baseline. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Catch us at this year’s Labour Day picnic at Waterloo Park! We can’t wait to meet you 🌸 #WaterlooRegion #LabourDay #WaterlooPark #BasicIncome #LivableIncome #CommunityAction

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

“Basic income is too expensive” compared to what? Right now, billions are spent dealing with the consequences of poverty instead of preventing it. Basic income isn’t an extra cost — it’s a different policy choice about what kind of society we want. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A lot of people want to help but think they need unlimited time or expertise to matter. They don’t. Real change happens when ordinary people contribute what they realistically can — even a few hours helps build stronger communities and collective power. #CommunityCare #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You’re not bad with money. The math is broken. Prices rise, hours change, emergencies happen — and people are still expected to plan perfectly around instability. A livable income means security, not constant financial risk. #BasicIncome #IncomeSecurity

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

$500 used to feel like a lot. Now it disappears into rent, groceries, or bills almost instantly. In Waterloo Region, housing costs keep rising faster than incomes — especially for young people. The math just isn’t working anymore. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Basic income isn’t “just welfare.” Most welfare systems punish people for earning more, missing paperwork, or trying to move forward. Basic income is different: it’s about dignity, stability, and economic security without constant surveillance. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A lot of people care about affordability and economic justice but feel too overwhelmed to act. The truth? Most movements grow through small, consistent actions. You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. Even 5 minutes matters. #BasicIncome #CommunityCare

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

“Budget better” doesn’t mean much when rent takes most of a paycheck. In Waterloo Region, students, renters, and young workers are being priced out of stability. This isn’t individual failure — it’s a system making survival harder every year. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Youth are the future; we need to invest in them now. More youth-focused events like our 2025 We Organize with Busy Lives panel to come! ✊ #WaterlooRegion #BasicIncome #StudentLife #GetInvolved #CommunityAction #YouthAction

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A lot of people in Waterloo Region are feeling the pressure: rising rent, higher food costs, wages that haven’t kept up. Needing support isn’t a personal failure — it’s a reality of the system people are navigating right now. #IncomeSecurity

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

You don’t need to have everything figured out to get involved. Movements grow through small, consistent actions — not perfection. In Waterloo Region, more people are stepping up for economic justice in ways that fit their time and energy. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Basic income doesn’t make people stop working. It helps people stay employed by reducing constant financial crises. Missed shifts and burnout come from instability — not laziness. Economic security gives people room to breathe, plan, and keep going. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Our 2024 event at @waterloolibrary had such a great turnout! We can’t wait to host more events in the future! 👏 #WaterlooRegion #BasicIncome #LivableIncome #IncomeSecurity #Ontario

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“If people had economic security, nobody would work” says more about burnout and low wages than human nature. People want purpose and stability. Basic income isn’t about avoiding work — it’s about saying no to exploitation. #BasicIncome #WorkerPower

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

You don’t need to have all the answers to take action. In Waterloo Region, people already know the system isn’t working — rents rise, wages lag, burnout grows. Small actions matter. If you’ve been waiting to get involved, start now. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Remember when $100 actually felt like money? Now it’s groceries, gas, and still nowhere near rent. In Waterloo Region, costs keep rising faster than incomes. People deserve stability — not constant financial stress. #BasicIncome

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Looking back at our Basic Income Beer Night photos has us excited for patio season! ☀️ #WaterlooRegion #BasicIncome #LivableIncome #StudentLife #CommunityCare #Ontario

A group of smiling people on a patio, including Aislinn Clancy.

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If students need 3 side hustles to afford rent, the system is failing. In Waterloo Region, students are balancing school, work, debt, and rising costs just to survive. People deserve stability — not burnout. #BasicIncome #StudentLife

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Hot take: if full-time workers still can’t afford rent, the issue isn’t “financial literacy.” It’s an economy built around permanent stress. In Waterloo Region, wages lag while costs rise. People deserve more than survival mode. #BasicIncome

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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Work delivers too little certainty for too many. As precarious employment becomes the 'new normal,' we need a new solution. If insecurity is the 'new normal' for work, then basic income must be the 'new normal' for survival.

Article by Carlo Fanelli: "Canadians aren't imagining the cost-of-living crisis." Photo of coffee beans in a roasting plant.

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Floyd Marinescu @floydmarinescu.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The Tyee's latest article on UBI is simply outstanding "Economic freedom begets more freedom" "As one person after another explains, basic income didn’t bring on a golden age of laziness; it did the opposite." thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...

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It’s Time to Revisit Universal Basic Income | The Tyee

Especially for artists. It offers the hope and stability we need.

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Basic Income Earth Network @basicincomeearth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

What is Universal Basic Income, and why is it gaining attention? A Harvard explainer breaks it down as a regular, unconditional cash payment to all, designed to provide a basic level of economic security and simplify social protection systems. zurl.co/v3svI

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Harvard professor explains the basics of universal basic income

In this video, Professor Akee discusses the basics of universal basic income, what his review of Tribal casino’s UBI payments found, and common arguments against this program.

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Floyd Marinescu @floydmarinescu.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This was me at our Toronto rally in 2021. Even people with jobs today are seeing their leverage crushed by AI. It's not just about how many are fired, it's how many aren't asking for a raise, switching jobs, or hired in the first place. UBI is a lifeline of leverage.

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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 19/03/2026

I don't like talking about the cost of universal basic income, not because it's some high number, but because it assumes not doing it is free. We spend $1.5 TRILLION a year on the costs of child poverty alone. We cut child poverty by 40% for a cost of $100B in 2021. That would have been a $500B GAIN

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Income To Support All (ITSA) Foundation @itsafoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Imagine a world where "I can't afford to leave" is no longer a reason to stay in an abusive relationship or a soul-crushing job. That is the true power of Universal Basic Income. It’s not just economic policy; it’s personal liberation. You deserve better. We all do.

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Our own Heather Lambert contributed to a report on Basic Income and post-secondary education! basicincomecoalition.ca/wp-content/u...

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Floyd Marinescu @floydmarinescu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Here's the person who's been nominated to replace Chrystia Freeland in the upcoming byelection Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.

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Basic Income Earth Network @basicincomeearth.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This article from The Hill argues AI could accelerate unemployment across sectors, making Universal Basic Income part of the policy response to protect economic security as labour markets evolve. zurl.co/kRgvZ

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The US is headed for mass unemployment, and no one is prepared

Universal Basic Income is no longer a liberal fantasy but a stability mechanism in the face of AI-driven job displacement. It's time to face reality.

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mrthall.bsky.social @mrthall.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I used to tell my students, who were almost always reflexively against UBI, that it'd take the bullets out of the gun. Imagine if employers had to make employment attractive? If they couldn't threaten you with hunger and homelessness? Or waste your time

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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 20/11/2025

“I told everybody: ‘I’m retired, I sit home all day. If we get any reports of ICE in the neighborhood, somebody text me, and I’ll run over on my scooter and go yell at them.’” Another example of something people would actually do with universal basic income.

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Amy K @amyklassen.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

In the age of AI, it’s time to take UBI seriously. We already have enough resources to meet everyone’s basic needs. When we’re not fighting to survive, we can finally start to live and become who we’re meant to be. 💜

Two versions of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs are shown. The top pyramid includes all five levels — physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization — but only a few people stand at the base, struggling to reach higher levels. In the second pyramid, labeled “UNCONDITIONAL BASIC INCOME,” the lower two levels (physiological and safety) are grayed out, symbolizing that everyone’s basic needs are met. A joyful, larger crowd reaches the higher levels of belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Myth: If we had a Basic Income, everyone would stop working. Fact: People work for 2 main reasons: 1. They have an urge to do something constructive with their talents; 2. They want a good standard of living. Numerous studies have demonstrated that most people continue to work when receiving BI.

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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Basic income addresses the root causes of crime. It reduces violence and drug/alcohol use.

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🚨 Sign + Share! Canada needs a Guaranteed Basic Income. We’ve launched an official e-petition to implement the PEI GBI Demo Project—the first step toward a national GBI. A GBI reduces poverty, builds security & strengthens our safety net. 👉 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #BasicIncome #CdnPoli

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Petition e-6772 - Petitions

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Basic Income Waterloo Region @basicincomewr.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Basic Income changes the story! We do not have to accept the way things are. Basic Income is not only possible, it is necessary for the future we deserve.

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