Basic Income Calgary

Meet the people behind the mission—dedicated, driven, and making change happen one step at a time. Together we're committed to building a more equitable future for all.

Meet the people behind the mission—dedicated, driven, and making change happen one step at a time. Together we're committed to building a more equitable future for all.

Meet the people behind the mission—dedicated, driven, and making change happen one step at a time. Together we're committed to building a more equitable future for all.

Basic Income is one way to reduce poverty and food insecurity while building a more equitable society. Visit the link below to know more about food insecurity in Canada theconversation.com/why-we-need-to…

Do you care about income equity and want to use your skills to make a difference? Basic Income Calgary is seeking a volunteer web designer to help strengthen our online presence. Visit the link to apply: volunteerconnector.org/calgary/basic-…

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of women everywhere. 🌸 Thank you to the incredible women who continue to advocate for Basic Income—championing dignity, economic security, and a more just future for all. ✨

WTEP presents “Colonization and Poverty: Fact and Fiction about Indigenous Communities in Canada” on March 5 at The Alex Community Food Centre. Soup & Bannock provided. Doors open at 5 PM. Register on Eventbrite: eventbrite.ca/e/colonization…

After 28 years of advocacy, community, and disability pride, the Disability Action Hall will be closing on February 27, 2026.Though its doors may close, its impact lives on in the rights advanced, the voices uplifted, and the community it built.

UK investment minister Jason Stockwood has revealed there are talks within government about introducing a universal basic income (UBI) to support workers in industries likely to be wiped out by AI. Repost: @ubi_works

Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows. How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.

Join the march to honor lives lost, support families, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people. 18th Annual Valentines' Day Memorial March February 14, 2026 6:30pm - 9pm Scarboro United Church 134 Scarboro Avenue SW

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. Video: Courtesy of @ubi_works

"Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed." - Herman Melville (American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the Renaissance period)

February is Black History Month in Canada — a time to honor the history, resilience, and brilliance of Black communities, past and present. We celebrate the trailblazers who shaped this country and uplift the voices building a more just future. ✊🏾📚 #Calgary

A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine Hear what she has to say about basic income:

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon said mass AI job automation will cause civil unrest "you can't layoff 2,000,000 truckers tomorrow" Hints at UBI (income assistance) Said even his company will have fewer workers Repost: @ubi_works

"Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change". - Muhammad Ali (American professional boxer and activist)

BREAKING: Carney announces new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to replace GST Credit, a basic income-like program. It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 gets up to $1,890 this year, and single person will get up to $950 this year.

These victories show Basic Income is moving from idea to action. Visit the link for more information. msn.com/en-us/money/ma… basicincomecanada.org/marshall-islan… #basicincomecanada #basicincome #calgaryalberta

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