Basic Income Manitoba

Woman sitting on a bed with a young child holding a stuffed animal

Researchers studying the impact of giving single moms a basic income payment each month have found signs that the children’s development could improve dramatically.

Family on couch concerned about their finances

Empirical studies undertaken in Canada and the U.S. suggest that the incentive to work is not significantly weakened by income security.

Hand reaching out to help a homeless man on the street

Findings showed that recipients exited homelessness quicker, spent fewer days homeless, and experienced improved food security than participants who did not receive cash payments.

Basic Income Manitoba is a volunteer-run organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Its members are people of diverse backgrounds, interests and skills, including researchers, activists, people living with low income, policy analysts, members of professions and business people. We value the contributions of all and respect the different talents, viewpoints and experience that each of us bring to the basic income conversation.

Basic Income Manitoba is led by a volunteer Board of Directors working with a community of supporters who participate in advancing public dialogue about basic income in Manitoba. Where possible, Basic Income Manitoba works in partnership with other community groups for the elimination of poverty in our province.