UBI (2025)

Canada should reject any and all forms of universal income, such as Universal Basic Income (UBI), with the exception of programs that individuals have contributed to, like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The government is supposed to be the final safety net for the people, not the primary or even secondary source of income. If a person is unable to work or have anyone else or other organizations to help them, then the government can assist with the necessities only. Everything above and beyond should be left to the organizations that do that kind of work.

Taking money from those who work to give to other people is wrong and, as proof, ask anyone if they are willing to take money out of their bank account or wallet and physically hand it over to a random stranger. The answer will always be no, so why does anyone allow or even encourage this?

While a few people who would receive the money might be shining examples of why “free” money is a good thing, there are many, many more people who will take the money without benefitting society. How many billions of dollars have been spent on tackling homelessness? More than enough to likely have purchased each of them a house, yet we are even further behind now because giving away other peoples’ money doesn’t fix the root problem. Instead, a lot of the money goes to bureaucrats, politicians, and the like who are there “to help” tackle homelessness and poverty. Instead of having meetings, talking about it, and throwing money at it, Canada must instead address the root causes- inflation, wasteful spending, high immigration, bailouts, corruption, and much more.

If we “give” enough money to everyone, more and more people will stop working, which will lower how much money is taken in by the government. This will, in turn, raise taxes on those who are still working, and the cycle will continue until no one wants to work. Look up the “Laffer curve” to see more information about this. Eventually, people will either stop working or move away to avoid such high taxes. Why do you think a lot of corporations are leaving California and moving to Texas?
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If Canada made life more affordable, people wouldn’t need as much support. We need to lower taxes, lower immigration, eliminate waste, and so much more. By doing these things, Canadians will prosper and be able to afford the things that are important to them, plus extras.