Canada to Launch Universal Basic Income? (Implications for YOU)

In this video, we speak about the possibility of universal basic income in Canada. What would this imply?
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0:00 - What is UBI?
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[@GriffinMilks]

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[@smartbear72]

I personally think it wouldn't be a bad idea. People struggle right now. Bankrupt, business close, the unemployment, economy going down... Small business, restaurants, struggles to find staff because it's not a well paid job. Not with the price for renting an appointment or house price, grocery etc. See, with that money, many people will gladly accept that kind of work. People will spend more. Pay more taxes, The economy will go up. Unemployment will go down, many businesses will be saved. Yes depend of are income, it will impact the taxes at the end of the year. New rules will have to be adopted etc. But still. I work hard for the last 34 years. Day and night shift, weekends too. I still have at least 16 more years to work. I don’t want to work like that until my retirement. I would love to get another job. Less physical. Less stressful. But I can't. My salary will drop to much. With this universal income, I'll be able to choose almost any jobs close to minimum salary and still be able to live. I see so many good sides for this.... Of course, no matter what you do, there will be people who will take advantage of it. And fraud and will try to stop working and live on their ass doing nothing. This people already exist, no matter what we do. Anyway, for myself, I hope it will happen. Excuse my English. 👍

[@sibillya]

It should be for Citizens only.

[@GriffinMilks]

You'd think so.

[@sr2291]

I think a person should need to be a citizen for 18 years to receive it.

[@lootangshellhouse2506]

Men only

[@user-go5ox9fi7i]

Hard to believe they'd even CONSIDER giving this to non-citizens, but our citizen's rights are long eroded. We need to make a distinction between Canadian and non-Canadian.

[@GriffinMilks]

Totally agree! Things are getting out of hand.

[@cclcanadiancountrylife3628]

@@YWYW476dang right, as a male citizen you’ll be on the front lines first before any PR but they will be living large on your taxes.

[@foreverlearning5031]

Canadians need to stop voting for Liberals/NDP.

[@GR-ww1bl]

PR and Citizens yes but the rest no!!

[@dontbefooledbyjumla7869]

I am a non Canadian and agree 💯 that non citizens don't deserve it. Also citizenship should be given to people who keep nation above religion n god.

[@MinnieOnCam]

Social assistance isn't assistance if they have so many people who are homeless living in tents and they spend millions of dollars to throw away their tent city. Ontario Works is $733 a month average rent is $2,500, Ontario Disability Support Program is $1,308. and CPP average is about $700. Forcing people to live in constant fear and survival for their basic needs isn't motivating them to work. it's motivating them to hate.

[@scottgodfrey705]

Odsp isn't 2500 its only a few hundred more than ow..

[@MinnieOnCam]

I said Ontario Works is $733 a month average rent is $2,500, Ontario Disability Support Program starts at $1,308. and CPP average is about $700. @@scottgodfrey705

[@Chadministrator93]

Here's what's gonna happen. Every product in the supermarket will get a bump in price of 2-3 bucks. Rentals will go up about a thousand bucks a month and gas will go up like 25cents a litre. Cheers

[@GriffinMilks]

Pretty mcuh

[@scottgodfrey705]

It already is anyway

[@zazea35]

Do people have short term memory loss or you don't remember that CERB was means-tested. You COULDN'T work earn more than $1000/mo or else you're overqualified for CERB - This was the disincentive to work or work only up to $999/mo. A *modest* UBI (i think $1000/mo) is an incentive to work because the more you work, the more you keep and $1k is not enough to stay home for. I'd use the extra $1k to pay down debt or invest. UBI should be for CANADIANS ONLY.

[@GriffinMilks]

It was still highly abused though, and hardly tested what people claimed i practice. Also I agree that it should just be capped and a smaller amount if implemented at all, to still incentivize working. A "liveable amount" makes zero sense to promote economic output.

[@994pt4]

I guess if EVERYONE gets the same amount in absolute dollars...then the poorest folks would benefit the most and the richest would find the amount meaningless. Still think inflation rises a bit as a result.

[@Magda-ey9yf]

The richest meaning what amount per year? The so called richest are already taxed by at lest 50% if not more. Watch them leave the province and then who will pay for this utopia?

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

Instead, let's support those who are disabled. ODSP isn't enough to pay rent, let alone live on. And it should be given for people in school or pensioners without a defined pension under a certain level. I agree, it would be a deterrent for people to work.

[@darrenmolleson238]

odsp is bad I am on it read my above comment

[@MinnieOnCam]

If this happens before the Canadian Disability Benefit, what was the point of 3 years in parliament and constant protest for the Disability Benefit.

[@Azy2024]

It talks a lot but never implants UBI. Who cares when I am paying $2000 just for 1 bedroom $200 bills $300 food $ 400 gas and car maintenance insurance when my income is less than $3k per month.

[@Ry0kanzaki]

One thing that's never brought up is the cutting of other social programs, we spent around 240B on welfare in 2021 which could pay for a significant chunk of a UBI program. How many people stay unemployed on welfare because if they earn more than the program allows its cut off all together. Therefore incentivizing dependency on the program.

[@GriffinMilks]

That’s true, but UBI isn’t directly ceasing other programs… plus if everyone’s now got more money, that would undoubtedly lead to more demand for housing and other goods, thus driving the prices further!

[@2FLIPS3.5TWISTS]

Our system is abused. Working with the public, I know their situations and I guarantee you that 50% could easily work, I am in my 30's and we have tried everything, we need to give some tough love! If you want to live in Canada you need to be strong. Its true I am moving to the U.S, there is no future in Canada. I am not working for over packed infrastructure, it is soul sucking, Canada is loosing its citizens.

[@kaleeysmith8801]

cut all other programs, use the ubi instead it serves more people.

[@2FLIPS3.5TWISTS]

@@kaleeysmith8801 why? 2000 bucks will feel like 1000$ from todays income. Don't look at it like it will be worth the same today. It will never work, they'd need 3500$ a month for basic income. lol

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@2FLIPS3.5TWISTSwell, obviously the government will adjust for inflation each year.

[@abaldwin6059]

The best thing our government can do is stay out of our business and let free markets run the economy. They created the mess we are in and will only compound the problem with programs like this.

[@GriffinMilks]

I completely agree. As little government involvement as possible!

[@cclcanadiancountrylife3628]

Just bought 5 cheese burgers from McDonald’s to feed my 3 kids. $16.95 they were still hungry after, you give people 2k every month and that same 5 cheese burgers will be $30+ bucks

[@TT-fq7pl]

Oh yes, spoken like someone who has never read a history book, who knows nothing about what happens to the average person in your dream scenario of "no government involvement." I'm 100% in favour of UBI. It will be cost-effective, but the naysayers are plagued by some weird Puritan morality about work that just makes life a pointless grind.

[@123catz]

Yes id go so far to even say no government at all look what they have done so far lol. Individual communities with police forces and courts you have the option to pay into. Anarcho capitalism the nature of government is parasitic. We need a citizenship that understands the importance of private property. Without private property rights we have no rights. Theft is not a solution to poverty m​@@GriffinMilks

[@nala8816]

When will it be effective?

[@GriffinMilks]

It's still going through debate. Years at soonest.

[@cowboy5309]

hopefully never

[@ryhole9229]

The only way I could see ubi working is if it replaced all other programs and if it were only available to Canadians actually born in Canada. If this were implemented I would be putting all that ubi into Crypto because our economy will be crashing and our dollar would be worthless soon after. Of course, I would keep working as normal.

[@Dehzee]

And then how crazy will inflation be? Where does the money come from?

[@melissaanderson821]

When is this..😮

[@cakeismtrader4227]

It’s a dumb move… create jobs instead..stop giving people free money..no meaning no drive to succeed at anything

[@cakeismtrader4227]

@@YWYW476 even the slumloards are getting out of here profits are disappearing. It will be all big government or corporation run apartment building so the money flows back to them. Best rental investments now are in west Florida and it’s very easy to do from Canada actually easier then renting in Canada.

[@dontbefooledbyjumla7869]

It may be easier to give a standard income than supporting people by infrastructure development. Not enough homes not enough jobs not enough investment. Biggest worry is people using it for substances and losing their mind and creating headache for all.

[@TT-fq7pl]

Agh, another unthinking believer in the old Puritan work ethic that makes living such a misery for most. I'm sure you can still work 60 hours a week if you want to, but don't tell me how much I ought to work, pal.

[@user-hi6dj2uo3v]

You go ahead bud, work your a** off at some job 😂 Ennnnjoy! I'll work on my interests, and art

[@FullestPluto]

Landlords will just increase the rent more it won't even help at all unless the government makes a standard rent price plan

[@GriffinMilks]

That wouldn’t work as different areas commend different price points for real estate, which impacts financing costs…

[@Jimmy-MUFC]

This is a really bad idea. Inflation will skyrocket and standard of living will plunge. This will lead to even higher interest rates. On the other hand it could be just a permanent unemployment benefit.

[@user-uf4dj2yf1c]

Ubi will save money for Canada it will element income assistant also the poverty that cost Canada billion s

[@Geronimo-mo7qg]

This would shoot up inflation like crazy. Very bad idea. It should be only targeted based on net worth and income

[@GriffinMilks]

I agree that it would undoubtedly impact inflation. Thanks for watching

[@mountanarivera4450]

@@GriffinMilks Instead of sending Billions of Dollars to Ukraine and Israel they can used on Homeless and poor people

[@Teamtherians]

Except if you are married right?

[@user-it9oz2wl7e]

I think ot comes down to ones age due to conciousness the younger adult's 18 to 20s ,juvenile delinquency would just not pursue nothing and wont work at all playing video games partying late at night waste money on alcohol and drugs maybe i think ubi should be available once a person hits the age of 30 that way by 30 one has a different outlook on life way more responsible

[@mariegilhooley4461]

If they come out with that the cost of living will most likely go up more. I am getting close to retirement and have health issues so I would take it

[@GriffinMilks]

That would most likely be an impact, yes

[@user-qk1el8vu9d]

You guys will become more and more reliant on your government. Don't tow the line, no UBI for you this month.

[@cowboy5309]

where does the money come from???

[@GriffinMilks]

That’s the real question, yea

[@sr2291]

Taxing the billionaires.

[@cowboy5309]

@@sr2291 billionaire DON'T pay tax .try again

[@user-hi6dj2uo3v]

Awesome sauce, just reeelax and chill 😎 👌

[@GriffinMilks]

Thanks for watching!

[@StrikeFirst01]

I will surely use this free money in cheap tropical countries in South East Asia where this money goes WAYYY further.

[@williamarbelaez5382]

UBI? I wonder whats behind it

[@TT-fq7pl]

The awareness that AI will soon eliminate a massive amount of jobs. I'm glad that, for once, the politicians are looking into the future a bit.

[@dinrash7613]

UBI is going to create different type of economy, but what I currently see is political push for the equal sharing of miseries between regions. Also there are many immigrants who not getting citizenship because planning one day return to their future Superpower country they flee of. At the same time indigenous people don't have such luxury of extra place to call home. So IMHO ranking like: 1. Indigenous 2. Born Canadians 3. Canadian citizens 4. Permanent residents, refugees, etc. would be fare

[@professorgreen1215]

That will lead to hyper inflation and $2000 / month will be like having $0.

[@ainschuntayleuhn1147]

And then more conditions will be implemented over time if you want to keep getting UBI.

[@Bazosh]

Yes, that all sounds great. I would love to have free money, but damn, where will the money come from? Housing market and rental will go through the roof, and lots of people will not want to work. This is funny idea

[@GriffinMilks]

I agree

[@angiedipaspule6113]

What about like the cerb they give to u in one hand and now they are tearing it apart from people, l believe they will be scared to get it thinking they will take it away on the other hand,

[@Snookyboo]

People talk about the unemployment rate, but if jobs are extremely selective with their hiring process, then perfectly qualified people may get overlooked, lol jobs post wanted ads when they aren't even looking for someone to fill the position like the population is their personal Supply. People are humans, and they see these ads that bring a little bit of hope. That hope DIES eventually after people spend hours and days applying to help wanted a job postings.

[@darrenmolleson238]

I am disabled in Lindsay ON they had it in my city for one year helped me alot bad thing is crackheads might worsen doctors and judges maybe somehow can suspend it on someone like doctors did my licence long time ago lots of pros and cons to this

[@supernova14114]

Many high earners especially doctors, surgeons and people working in other professional fields will not come to Canada because of high taxes. People expect and deserve to be rewarded for their hard work after years of studying and spending tones of money out of pocket to reach their goals. One of the main reasons we have issues in health care is the fact that we have high taxes, many doctors chose to go to countries where their talent is rewarded not taxed to death. Canada now feels like a communist country, penalizing people for their hard work. Canada's demise will be in its high taxes. UBI should only be for people who need it and qualify for it, not for everyone.

[@GriffinMilks]

That’s already starting to happen!

[@scottgodfrey705]

Ya because a person working 3 jobs minimum wage still not making enough for rent and food doesn't work hard... what a joke. Lose the thinking that you worker harder because of the job title.

[@TT-fq7pl]

Oh don't be so ridiculous, for crying out loud.

[@VakmanCA]

I just cannot imagine the inflation impact of this absurdity.

[@GriffinMilks]

It would be massive!

[@professorgreen1215]

If no one work, who will pay the bill? Where the money comfrom? Trudeau is pockets? Printing moneybdrop Canada currency value.

[@GriffinMilks]

That's the question we're all asking ourselves!

[@TT-fq7pl]

People work for more than just money, or are you entirely new to the human species? And most people I've ever met are not going to be satisfied earning only 2k per month.

[@sr2291]

More people work on a basic income because the benefit is not cut if you go to work.

[@goddessvault]

I think that UBI is good for people who exhausted EI and still can't get a job even if they still are looking for work every day for the past 5 years. This is what is happening now. These days, it's extremely hard to find a job.

[@JonathanMahadeo]

Some would watch as the price of milk rose to the income granted to by UBI

[@Also_Brendo]

I would go for my license and get my first car so I can I can travel for job opportunities, I live in a small town with limited to no job choices and this would change my life 100%

[@996068927]

Inflation will skyrocket. Employers will have to raise wages significantly to attract workers and then increase price for consumers. Everything will end up costing way more making 2k a month useless.

[@kaceyjones7694]

And where is this money coming from?? Lmao it would sky rocket our taxes making a further reason to not work. Youd get taxed at like 80%

[@lindaboos4518]

Please do your homework There is a lot of good research that has looked closely at this issue. There have even been successful pilots in Canada

[@alfarinisintasmus1560]

I disagree with not letting people who don't work unable to get UBI. Think about it, If places are in need of skilled workers and or educated workers. That extra money per month can pay for the education and inturn result in more skilled laborers and workforce in Canada. Labeling every one who won't work as just lazy doesn't help, they are lazy because they don't have the means to work for a hier tier job or education, UBI can help with that.

[@spencerdardon8490]

CERB was the baby version of UBI, but to laid off people, that caused massive inflation, and a full UBI would cause 10-20% inflation increasing to triple digit Argentina type inflation after a decade .

[@pilotgirl5953]

Inflation would probably adjust to reduce the effect of everyone gaining $2k a month meaning the poor would still be poor. Sounds good but in reality, but would fail in execution. thx for vid

[@GriffinMilks]

thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@user-sy3wp9cy8d]

It will be a winner for any party and save Canada

[@yv8190]

Were is this money coming from?

[@GriffinMilks]

Taxes & printing more money!

[@TT-fq7pl]

@@GriffinMilks We're coming to take it straight from you, buddy. We've got secret government agents keeping a close eye on your money, and if you earn too much, we'll freeze your bank account and throw you in jail and force you to admit that the earth isn't flat and that the moon landing really happened.

[@jimmy1010expedia.bulletproof]

we already have universal basic income called welfare but it takes forever to apply and ger approved from government . This basic income will cut a lot of administrative cost . This idea is smart

[@Walm89]

We could eliminate poverty overnight I pray our governments will do the right thing #UBI

[@dougking5703]

Make everyone poor

[@AnthonyMoore-rd7yv]

That's don't work when the rich and printing money runs out of money.

[@mountanarivera4450]

USA printed a Trillions of Dollars to the War in Ukraine and Canada can do that

[@arc6706]

It’s not a good idea people get EI to survive

[@arc6706]

We are highly taxed because of family income. Both my husband and I work hard and do overtime and get least benefits. Some people do jobs on cash and earn more money than us, pay less taxes and get more benefits.

[@johnvlahakis8960]

This is a great idea.

[@lucasgabriele9534]

Being single if I got 2,000 dollars a month I would love it to stay in my city or town all year round and budget everything from buying food and water that's 24,000 dollars of free money

[@TT-fq7pl]

Where are you going to be able to live on 24k? Nowhere. It's no amount of money.

[@lucasgabriele9534]

@@TT-fq7pl I live in a suburb near New Haven Connecticut I don't drive anyway cause walking is easier and more convenient so 24000 would go a long way plus we have a new Hispanic food store that I would get the cheapest food at plus the big church vertical church gives us free food meals called community lunches and dinners at other churches in my suburb plus we get free food from vertical church from there food center called the dream center which is open 3 weekends a month with food they give you in there for 8 minutes

[@yv8190]

People think this is free money and it’s great but nothing come free what will you give up think people,so people will not have to work anymore are have a business and we’re is all this money coming from and it doesn’t make sense every one doesn’t have the same experience but I guess this is the part where they say you will own nothing and be happy.

[@1970acid]

I would privatize heath care and most of the other "free" services to have a generous UBI. People that succeed have a drive to do so, I doubt $2,000/m would stop any business entrepreneur.

[@peterkornelson4843]

I think its good yes some will not work but for those of us that will you excell faster i would rather see canadians get income rather than some corporation that uses our tax money thru grants or coruption or lobbying and take the profits out of canada

[@dontbefooledbyjumla7869]

Will it raise inflation again up. Its a good idea but shouldnt be given to those who get 100k above net income (excluding all deductions) also remove PR, Refugees, etc only citizens should be given that too who are a resident. This will make people leave cabada and work aborad and money will flow out of canada. Its good because after AI takes over jobs many wont need to work. And giving a basic income is the only way to keep the money rolling. Drivers, cleaners, programmers, many financial jobs all will be gone in few years. So all the people cant get job. If its given to only those who dont do work that will make people not work but this may help people work for few dollars less. And thus decreasing salary burden on companies.

[@dontbefooledbyjumla7869]

Also many won't work full time and giving more fluidity to work force meaning people will leave jobs given opportunity for new people. Currently many don't leave their position bse they want to make most of their ability to make money. Reducing unhealthy competition for jobs will make work force much more clean. Meaning those who don't want to work will stay at home and won't disturb others who really love their work 😂

[@cakeismtrader4227]

All in to BTC

[@woahwoah2207]

This will run the CAD into the ground and the price of EVERYTHING will go up like crazy. Bad idea.

[@GriffinMilks]

My thought also!

[@91rss]

was talking to someone who has a job with the pension to get this $2000 a month pension you and your employer would contribute a boat $300,000 each over your 30 year working. So all there revenue they made off of that contributions those contributions read most will only get 10 years of somebody 20 years old getting 45 years for free will bankrupt a country

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

I like the idea, but it has to be 'GRADUAL'. You cannot just start giving away $2,000/mth and expect things to go smoothly. First start off with giving everyone $100/month, and do that for 12 months. Then increase that to $200/month, for another 12 months. Increase the amount given away by 50% every 12 months until you finally get up to $2,000 per month 6 years later. And giving away free money won't help when rents will cost $15,000 per month in 6 years time at the current rates of rental inflation. No, instead the government is going to have to also mass product 6-story prefabricated micro-condos for the masses, ones that are government owned and rented out by the government as a non-profit enterprise, similar to what the former Soviet Union did for their citizens. If you have a 100 sq-ft apartment that cost you only $1,000 per month, and food cost only another $500 per month, then you just might be able to live off of a part-time job with the help of that government UBI payment each month.

[@NoxSicarioInvictus]

I believe it's only for those under a certain level of income. To push them above the poverty line. Not for yacht club owners with a high income. 😅

[@GriffinMilks]

No, it's universal. This means everyone.

[@NoxSicarioInvictus]

@GriffinMilks You really think Canada is a bunch of goofs. Lol. That they would just give free money to people who already have money. It's 'Universal' because there are no requirements on status, age, ethnicity, education, etc.. Hence why they say it would be available even to non citizens if they are in Canada. The goal is to remove poverty. Give people who are below the poverty line money that they need for basic needs and necessities since things are going beyond what those within poverty can afford. The whole thing is still being worked out and it might not even pass. However, logically, what country would just hand out money to everyone unconditionally. Unless they want to destroy their own countries economy. 😆 You need to work on your research or at the least infer things logically.

[@GriffinMilks]

@@NoxSicarioInvictus I'm not gonna argue with you bud. And yes, I do think they're a bunch of goofs actually. They've already negatively impacted our economy.

[@NoxSicarioInvictus]

@GriffinMilks There’s no perfect place. The USA, clouted as the undisputed heavyweight when it comes to economies of the world, has their fair share of issues too. Anyways, I was just clearing up misleading information. However, it's clear you don't care what kind of information you are spreading. Just keep doing you I guess. All the best~! 😅

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

You take the money, the government controls you. It's what they want people to do. It always comes at a cost to freedom

[@user-sy3wp9cy8d]

making under 2000 a month you get it simple

[@vallab19]

I applaud Canada one among the first to venture into UBI programme. It should be a Liveable Monthly Income without the drudgery wage labour and not a side-income to boost the salary of the wage labour employment.

[@xiticix4746]

You make some pretty bold claims: “Canadians are becoming soft and unqualified” “ since the pandemic quitting their jobs and collecting CERB ” “The number of people just living off social assistance will become massive” Where do you get the ideas that support these claims? You also ignore basic facts such as: - unexpected events in life can absolutely ruin a person financially. This prevents that. - automation and AI taking over most jobs. It’s coming. Fast. - the very numerous tests performed around the world with UBI and almost all had success - disability and mental health issues causing people to be unable to work - the possibility of social programs combined into a single entity and the massive savings through efficiency involved in that - “The Rich” ability to take out low interest loans on their equity - further increasing their wealth through further investment You didn’t mention numerous significant points about UBI - which admittedly is a very complicated topic with multiple possible scenarios and outcomes, but the things you chose to exclude seems biased.

[@boohoo4962]

😂

[@GriffinMilks]

Canadians ARE becoming unqualified in industries that need massive labour influx (eg. construction) and the skilled workers are choosing to move abroad more than ever! Most places that tested UBI haven't had an all-covering UBI that included citizens, refugees, and other new residents.. Yes, unexpected life events can happen. That's what EI, disability insurance, and social security are for... If you think the government would roll up all these programs into one efficient program, I question your faith in the current leadership and general way of operating government.... And yea it's definitely my point of view on things, , it's my channel!

[@lisad8832]

But how will the government afford this without taxing us to death or insane inflation? I don't see how this can be a good idea.

[@xiticix4746]

@@GriffinMilks well you go ahead and share your biased views on your channel without any consideration for other approaches then. Goodbye

[@SKcanuckfan]

@@xiticix4746 Move to China or North Korea and see how living in a communist country is. UBI is just one step closer to Canada becoming a communist country. That's not to mention when the government implements digital currency. The government will then control the majority of citizens because they will rely on the UBI for their existence.

[@workstationmark4103]

ubi for citzens born in Canada otherwise it wont pass in parliament

[@GriffinMilks]

We’ll see.

[@mountanarivera4450]

what about people who has a Canadian Citizenship are they Canadian by the law or not

[@hardlum]

The notion that most individuals would abandon their jobs upon receiving a minimal, subsistence-level income is far-fetched. Surely there will be those who choose to rely solely on basic UBI, but it's hard to imagine the majority of Canadians being content with a lifestyle that hovers just above the poverty threshold. As automation rapidly advances and entire careers vanish from the job market, UBI will become essential.

[@GriffinMilks]

Honestly, I think you'd be surprised. Especially for low paying jobs that require 40h per week to make ends meat. But then again, this probably won't pass

[@johnnyv5995]

Is there not a labor shortage?? Why would a student take a part-time job if they are given $2k for doing nothing. This is complete non-sense and will never pass.

[@GriffinMilks]

Exactly.

[@ManpreetSingh-hp6kd]

That is just a completely ridiculous proposal. Speaking of that though, if they really want to improve the residents’ conditions, maybe focus on subsidizing construction of houses. Also, maybe offering additional income to those working in skilled jobs with big shortage of workers. That way, more canadians would consider taking those skilled jobs which are underpaid in canada.

[@therealchrispurdy]

As someone who cannot find work I think ubi is something that makes sense as it is not my fault no one wants to hire me so I shouldn't miss out on income because of that. Ubi would make a huge difference in my life I'd be able to save money for new things while right now that's hard to do on a fixed income.

[@greekfire888]

greatttttt

[@GriffinMilks]

Definitely something to keep our eye on.

[@bettywarren1559]

Massive Rug Pull.......when your government gives freebies.....RUN!!

[@kathykearns9992]

he gave money to everything but nothing to us seniors

[@alexanderlinderson2655]

I don't agree with your take on participation. I think it's important that it's universal and unconditional so that people feel that they have freedom to take the risks that a UBI is supposed to afford. Otherwise you're going to end up with new variants of "I can't earn more than X, because then I'll loose my benefits" that we have today. UBI should allow people to leave shitty jobs with shitty environments or saleries, look for others jobs, creating their own jobs without pressure from any condition.

[@user-pu2ho4ip3d]

So if you own a house, they give you money to pay the taxes, that you owe them,.. for it. And I can run a lemon stand to live off. So basically no more taxs, just my lemonade stand. Have I got that right..? 1:19 done watching . Goin fishin... Later.

[@GriffinMilks]

Oversimplified, but pretty much haha

[@charronfamilyconnect]

A basic allowance from momma & daddy government! No need to work anymore & become self suffient! If that happens we will become an idiocracy!

[@TT-fq7pl]

You have made a good clear step towards it already.

[@bettywarren1559]

Canadians are taxed at 65% presently....just so you know

[@GriffinMilks]

Consider everything taken into account, it can absolutely reach those levels, yes

[@TT-fq7pl]

Oh surely it's more like 100%. And really, we should get all of the things our taxes cover FOR FREE. Oh, and by the way, churches are still taxed at 0%. That's right. ZERO. The anti-government crowd never mentions that. I wonder why.

[@ericencina209]

There is nothing wrong, or intrinsically obnoxious, spiritually, theologically, philosophically, morally, ethically, economically, financially and politically, for the provision of an annual guaranteed non-conditional and non-discriminatory extra basic income or dividend money or an unearned citizen’s income OR UBI to every citizen, i.e. every man, woman, and child all over this planet as inalienable birthright due to everyone within the framework of the financial-economic bill of rights over the public inheritance for all.

[@user-ci6ii1dv6y]

I really hope this happens with the ai revolution happening we need this asap

[@GriffinMilks]

How would less jobs from AI allow for this? Who’s gonna pay for it

[@abisheks5272]

​​@@GriffinMilksWould the government let their people starve to dead then? Come man have some sympathy to your fellow less privileged humans, stop asking about how this will be funded, AGI works non-stop = infinity supply, why do we even need money after AGI?

[@user-ci6ii1dv6y]

@@GriffinMilks i mean taxing the rich and companies could be an option but i fear they ill not let it be. so maybe nothing after all.

[@JoeSmith-pu9hi]

Devil is in the details.What strings will goverment use as extorsion?

[@DudeDudovsky]

People will become dependent on the government for everything.

[@GriffinMilks]

Thanks for tuning it.m to the video

[@TT-fq7pl]

They will check to see if you can spell properly. You're in big trouble.

[@orfatron]

The start of socialism

[@GriffinMilks]

I don't see how it could contribute to improved economic output

[@user-sy3wp9cy8d]

I can have a real life instead of living off of garbage cans

[@dougking5703]

This won't happen 😅😅😅

[@GriffinMilks]

I tend to believe so ass well, but who knows with where this country is headed!

[@user-sy3wp9cy8d]

Start with the poor first, they need it

[@GriffinMilks]

That's what welfare is for.

[@EnduroJack]

🤯🤪💸

[@GriffinMilks]

Thanks for watching

[@kathykearns9992]

you look like justin timberlake

[@nicknamethieves]

There is NO SUCH THING as FREE. I don't want it.

[@GriffinMilks]

True!

[@cuybueno]

The UBI wont last too long. It will lead to a tremendous inflation that will destroy Canada. I have female friends that think $2000 is enough for them and will stop working an relax at home.

[@user-re1xk9br4t]

They could have plans to hyperinflate the dollar and then force a CBDC on us as a solution.

[@vhateverlie]

It'll be enough for me too once i quit my day job and do untaxed cash work! Its just an incentive for black market work which Canada already has a massive problem with due to the high taxes...

[@cuybueno]

@@vhateverlie exactly

[@user-re1xk9br4t]

@@vhateverlie I don't think you understand the implications of high inflation. Sure, you'll get $2K from the government, but rent will be $6,000 per month, a week's worth of groceries will cost $600 and it'll cost you $200 to fill your gas tank. A Big Mac value meal at McDonalds will cost you $50. And the cost of goods will get progressively worse over time as they continue to inflate the money supply until it eventually has no purchasing power at all. (as it did in Weimar Germany, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, etc.)

[@vhateverlie]

@@user-re1xk9br4t hate to break it to you but it already costs me $150 to fill my car's tank. I'm acutely aware of the implications. I'll just be packing my bags and heading to the states.

[@ByronSecurity]

Hope this happens :)

[@vostrovostro8824]

UBI Should only be for Canadian citizens. Anyone convicted of a crime or incarcerated for felony will forfeit UBI during the tenure he /she is locked up. (Reduce Crime) All new permanent Residents should be allowed to bring upto $10 million in the country with no taxes (More money in the country)

[@griffinmilksenfrancais]

😮😮

[@GriffinMilks]

:)

[@kevinanderson8193]

This shit wont work and they already know it another form of communisem etc

[@GriffinMilks]

I personally don't think it's a step in the right direction, no