OTTAWA,
ON, May 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The BIG Forum
represents a groundbreaking initiative convening thought leaders,
policymakers, academics and advocates from many sectors across
Canada and beyond who are working
for solutions to the income insecurity and connected crises this
country is facing. More than 200 participants from across the
country will be in Ottawa, and
more joining online.
This landmark event has been organized by a consortium of basic
income leaders and allies, with the support of a diverse group of
sponsors. We believe that everyone in Canada deserves a secure future where health,
housing, a sustainable environment, and other aspects of a decent
life are within reach.
The BIG Forum features an exciting array of prominent leaders in
their fields, from food security to Indigenous issues, and mental
health to work and social services. They include Ugo Gentilini, a lead economist at the World
Bank studying social protection systems, esteemed health care
advocate Dr. Danielle Martin,
renowned basic income author Evelyn
Forget, and former basic income recipients from the
Ontario pilot. Senator
Kim Pate and elected officials for
other levels of government who support a national framework for a
livable basic income guarantee will also contribute to this
first-of-its-kind gathering geared to what works for Canada.
Through sharing knowledge, building connections across different
people, ideas and sectors, and strategizing for action to get the
results we urgently need, all participants at the Forum have an
opportunity to explore the potential of basic income as a
transformative, forward-thinking route to a better
future.
Event Details:
- What: Basic Income Guarantee Forum 2024
- When: May 23-26, 2024
- Where: University of Ottawa, Learning Crossroads (CRX)
Building
Media representatives are invited to attend the Basic Income
Guarantee Forum 2024 to gain insight into this vital public policy
issue.
SOURCE Basic Income Guarantee Forum