Overview of Committee Work • The ADM provided an overview of the committee’s work to date: Establishment of committee and identification of membership. [...] 2nd meeting – Sheila Regehr, Chairperson of the Basic Income Canada Network, attended the meeting and shared her knowledge on Basic Income and essential factors needed for success. [...] Presentation by Basic Income NL • Brief overview of Basic NL history, including the 2021 Policy Paper and the 2022 NL Summit on Basic Income. [...] • Rationale for Basic Income Poverty and food insecurity Health and mental health Support with dignity 1 Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 Economic development Alignment with the new economy • Current landscape – promising moment with respect to work in PEI, municipal motions in Atlantic Canada, public support and Health Accord recommendations. [...] Discussion • Attendees discussed: next steps and potential role of Basic Income NL advocacy options proposed Canada Disability Benefit need for lived experience input broad benefits of Basic Income continued need for other social supports 5.
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