Hugh Segal on Guaranteed Income

The Honourable Hugh Segal has long been an advocate for those living in poverty. The former Conservative senator has touted guaranteed basic income as a way to break families out of the poverty cycle for decades.

With millions of Canadians now relying on the CERB for their income, many people are wondering if these benefits should be permanent. Mr. Segal helps us understand what a guaranteed income is—and what it isn’t.