We're excited to join @parkdalefoodcentre.bsky.social in celebrating Right to Food Day!

🎙️New episode of Appointed out now!

In this most recent episode, I’m joined by the Honourable Iain Rankin, MLA and former Premier of Nova Scotia, for a timely conversation on poverty, dignity, and the push for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.

Check out the episode here: lnkd.in/e7g2W2SE

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We've created a series of educational zines to help explain how basic income could transform lives across Canada. Each zine breaks down complex ideas into clear, actionable information you can share in your community.

For a copy, visit www.basicincomeyouth.ca/mini-zines or send us a message.

“When the power’s with people
I don’t get pessimistic
Standin’ shoulder to shoulder
I hold my head high
Standin’ shoulder to shoulder
As we walk across the finish line” — The Arkells (“Knocking at the Door”)

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It's a plan for global climate justice.

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🔥 Wildfires have displaced tens of thousands, destroyed communities, & burned 7.3M hectares this year in Canada.

Our Signed, Seared, Delivered postcards show iconic Canadian landscapes at risk.

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Way to go @basicincomewr.bsky.social for hosting a great event!

Basic Income changes the story! We do not have to accept the way things are. Basic Income is not only possible, it is necessary for the future we deserve.

Join BIYC Member Elise and @basicincomewr.bsky.social tomorrow for political panel young adults.

On Wednesday I spoke at 2nd reading of Bill S-206 — a proposal to create a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI).
Too many people are struggling to meet their most basic needs. It's time for Canada to invest in a system that leaves no one behind. #GLBI #PovertyReduction

"Happy Pride Month" with a rainbow of fists up in solidarity.

Happy Pride Month ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We are proud to celebrate our 2SLGBTQ+ members. Love and inclusion = solidarity!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped with postering & stickering & pointing us to other election campaign resources!

We have lots more free resources we want to share, including these cute little Basic Income 101 zines, which we will gladly mail you for free! Reach out if you are interested.☺️

Today we honour the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. This day brings awareness to the gendered violence experienced by Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The red dresses call the spirits of the missing back to their loved ones.

An #election is a beginning, not an end. Let's all stay engaged, keep our new government accountable to their campaign promises, and push them to do more 💪

It’s Election Day! Vote today to protect the people & places you love.

✨ Bring your friends
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Your voice matters! Join the #VoteWithPride movement and help ensure 2SLGBTQI rights are a priority this election.

Take action today and learn more at egale.ca/votewithpride

Tomorrow, April 28th is Election Day! Let’s vote for a future that is economically just and let’s prevent Conservative cuts.

Info on where you can vote: www.elections.ca/accueil.aspx

I love my new T-shirt. Thank you, Beverley! Such a fabulous message! @basic-income-now.bsky.social @basicincomeyouth.bsky.social @basicincomebc.bsky.social

What can young voters do to protect the CWB? Commit to vote in the upcoming federal election: update your voter registration, make a voting plan, and encourage friends to vote. Vote strategically in your riding: learn which candidates are most likely to beat the Conservatives in your own neighbourhood.

visit basicincomeyouth.ca/nocuts for info on how to make a voting plan and tips on strategic voting!!

We’re looking for commitments to protect the CWB and increase benefit amounts to better support those that need it most. Poverty is a policy choice. That’s why we need strong commitments to end it. The Conservatives won’t do that. They claim to care about affordability but won’t commit to protecting the CWB, which puts money directly in the hands of Canadians.

Poverty is a policy choice. That’s why we need strong commitments to end it. Conservatives claim to care about affordability but won’t commit to protecting the CWB, which puts money directly in the hands of Canadians.

This election, We Can't Afford Conservative Cuts!! #nocuts

Who will protect it? So far, no party has included the CWB in their 2025 platform. But some have made other commitments to support low-income Canadians. For example, the NDP’s tax plan is projected to provide the most savings for lower-income earners making between $14,000 and $31,000.

So far, no party has included the Canada Workers Benefit in their 2025 platform. But some ( 👀 the NDP) have made other commitments to support low-income Canadians.

Who will risk it? The Conservatives’ latest promise to reduce taxes is projected to benefit the richest 30%, while providing almost no savings to low income workers. At the same time, Conservatives have made no mention of the CWB during this election period. This means no commitments to maintain or improve the CWB. Conservatives have said that they will cut spending on programs if they win the next election.

We want to see the Canada Workers' Benefit expanded and improved!!

guess who won’t even commit to maintaining the current CWB? 👀

Pierre Poilievre and the conservative party *womp womp*

Why does it matter? Many Canadians living in poverty are working. While not perfect, the CWB puts more money in low income workers' pockets to help cope with the rising cost of living.

Many Canadians living in poverty are working (often multiple jobs).

While not perfect, the Canada Workers Benefit puts more money in low income workers' pockets to help cope with the rising cost of living.

What is it? The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income. The CWB has two parts: a basic amount and a disability supplement. What is it?

The CWB is a tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income. CWB makes a difference in reducing poverty and its impacts by putting money in the pockets of low income workers!!

TL;DR: The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, have made no commitments to maintain or improve the Canada Workers Benefit, while also promising tax cuts to the richest 30%. We want to see programs for low income workers protected and expanded, but we don’t trust the Conservatives to do that.

The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a tax credit that makes a difference in reducing poverty by putting money in the pockets of low income workers!! We want to see the program expanded and improved!!

guess who won’t commit to maintaining the current CWB? PP and the conservative party

Let’s talk about the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)

CAN’T AFFORD CONSERVATIVE CUTS 🚫✂️ alright alright alright let’s get into some DETAILS!!! Today, we’re talkin about the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), an important income security program that we want federal parties to commit to improving in their election platforms!!

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The 2025 federal election is coming up fast — and your vote matters more than ever. UFCW Canada breaks down where the major parties stand on the issues that hit home for working families: affordable housing, cost of living, good jobs, healthcare, childcare, + more.

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Spammers Are Flooding TikTok with Pro-Conservative Content A small number of mostly pro-Conservative accounts are responsible for 15% of comments on election-related videos

Spammers are flooding TikTok with pro-Conservative content

A new investigation from @pivot.quebec finds that a small number of mostly pro-Conservative accounts are responsible for 15% of comments on election-related videos

Less than a week left! We need to #RaiseTheBar and fight for affordable housing, bold climate solutions, and pulling the reins of corporate greed. No matter who becomes PM, we need progressive voices in Parliament speaking on behalf of everyday people. 💪

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