"We will double the Canada Disability Benefit, providing individuals up to an additional $2400 a year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Raise the Guaranteed Income Supplement to lift all seniors out of poverty
"And we will take a tangible step towards a guaranteed livable income by raising the Guaranteed Income Supplement to lift all seniors out of poverty." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Consolidate existing welfare, provincial disability assistance, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Canada Worker's Benefit into a single, unconditional income support framework
"Simplify and consolidate existing welfare, provincial disability assistance, Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB) into a single, unconditional income support framework." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
"Simplify and consolidate existing welfare, provincial disability assistance, Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB) into a single, unconditional income support framework.
Maintain separate programs such as Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), childcare subsidies, social housing, and health benefits."
Mandate living wages for all federally-funded jobs, including contractors and subcontractors
Implement a universal Guaranteed Livable Income, structured as a negative income tax, available to all Canadians without means-testing, with initial federal funding
"Implement a universal GLI structured as a negative income tax, available to all Canadians without means-testing.
Begin implementation in Prince Edward Island, leveraging provincial support, and expand nationwide through negotiations facilitated by the Council of Canadian Governments.
Ensure the federal government provides initial funding, recognizing significant long-term savings at provincial and municipal levels."
"Set GLI payments according to regional Market Basket Measure (MBM) standards and Living Wage calculations, ensuring individuals can afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and essentials." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Set livable wage floors by region based on the cost of housing, food, and essentials
"Establish a National Livable Wage Index to set wage floors by region based on the cost of housing, food, and essentials." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Provide a supplement to the Canada Child Benefit for families earning under $19K/year, with a phased reduction as incomes rise
"Introduce the End Poverty Supplement, delivered via the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Target support to families earning under $19,000 per year, with a phased reduction as incomes rise." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Ensure no clawbacks on the first $10,000 of earned income, with gradual and moderate reductions above that threshold
"Ensure no clawbacks on the first $10,000 of earned income, with gradual and moderate reductions above that threshold, eliminating “benefit cliffs” and incentivizing work.
Recognize that additional income earned remains with individuals, transitioning them into taxpaying citizens, reducing participation in the underground economy."
