Ep 224: No cheques from the government

BC’s Basic Income Panel has released a behemoth 529-page report that ultimately recommends not adopting a universal basic income but instead beefing up existing social supports. We take an initial deep dive into this expansive work. And the province is rolling out its vaccination program amid procurement challenges and widespread COVID-fatigue.

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Links

Segment 1: Covering the basics of basic income

• Basic Income Report

Tedds Threads

• One - panel composition and terms of reference
• Two - reforming disability assistance into a basic income
• Three - basic income for youth aging out of care
• Four - supports for people escaping domestic & intimate partner violence
• Five - expand basic services
• Six - what they found looking at basic income

Segment 2: Get shot

• BC takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
• Officials insist Canada still on track for 4M Pfizer doses by March despite planning data
• Garneau won't rule out invoking Emergencies Act to limit pandemic travel
• Furstenau criticizes pandemic response
• Internal government review found uneven COVID-19 response in British Columbia long-term care homes
• Canada's COVID-19 Alert: BC government missing in action  

Quick takes

• John Horgan: Future of Canada’s shipbuilding industry must focus on B.C.
• Lynn Beyak, the senator who defended residential schools, is resigning