Basic income for care
Tuesday, November 7th
3:45 – 4:35 p.m.
Caring for someone while living in poverty is an impossible but every-day situation for far too many people. Approximately 20% of caregivers earn less than $20,000 a year and all caregivers face out of pocket care expenses. This panel will explore different models of income support for both caregivers and care recipients, including the forthcoming Canada Disability Benefit, retirement security, care allowance and basic income.
Moderator
Alyssa Brierly
Executive Director, National Institute on Ageing
Speakers
Dr. Bonnie Jeanne MacDonald
Director of Research for Financial Security, National Institute on Ageing
Brendon Pooran
Managing Partner, PooranLaw Professional Corporation
Amanda MacKenzie
National Director, Public Affairs, March of Dimes Canada
Sheila Regehr
Chairperson, Basic Income Canada Network