November 13, 2017
CBC News
Benjamin Shingler
Guaranteed minimum income just ‘inspiration’ in new Quebec government report
The idea of a guaranteed minimum income serves as a “source of inspiration” in a long-awaited report released Monday that falls short of recommending the Quebec government test the idea.
The report, prepared by a three-person committee formed by Premier Philippe Couillard last year, instead suggests a series of reforms aimed at strengthening social assistance and encouraging people to enter the workforce.