Can you take action, to help work towards a livable guaranteed income for Canadians?
There’s lots of reasons why.
Here’s one: “…low-income racialized communities have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 and its economic impact. A livable guaranteed income would assist all, but especially those in our society who are economically disadvantaged by manifestations of systemic racism.”
There many ways you can join the call for a guaranteed livable income:
Take Action: Call or write to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and ask them to seize this moment to roll out a guaranteed livable income program. (Download an email template at the bottom of this page: https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/create-universal-basic-income-program).
Share Your Light: People across the country are asked to light a candle on Tuesday, September 22, at 12:30 p.m. in their time zone to express their support for a guaranteed livable income program to help address the persistent financial vulnerabilities within our country. Light a candle, take a picture, and post it to social media (use the hashtags #UCCanLivableIncome, #guaranteedlivableincome, #UCCan). (Please make your post “Public” so it can be shared.)
Join a Vigil: Those who are able are invited to join in one of several vigils taking place at the same time (September 22 at 12:30 p.m. local time, arrive a few minutes early to get organized) to shine a collective light on this important action, to symbolize the unity of all our candles across the country:
Ottawa – at the Centennial Flame at Parliament Hill
Toronto – the Minister of Finance’s office, 344 Bloor St. West
North Vancouver – Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson’s constituency office
Discover even more!
Explore the news piece: https://www.united-church.ca/news/light-flame-guaranteed-livable-income
Find out how to take action: https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/create-universal-basic-income-program
Engage with the prayer: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedChurchCda/photos/
Watch the video with the Moderator: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=666212557341503
And, if possible, please share this news with interested others.
Moderator Richard Bott shares why NOW is the time to call on our government to roll out a guaranteed livable income program. Such a program would enable all people to live with dignity, regardless of work status. Contact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland today. On Tuesday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m. local time, join this nation-wide effort by taking part at a small, socially distanced vigil in Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver. Or, share a picture of a candle at that time on your social media networks to spread light about the importance of a guaranteed livable income. Now is the time to make history!
Find out more about how you can join the call for a guaranteed livable income program: http://ow.ly/9UaU50BsWCS
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Moderator Richard Bott: Now is the time to call for a Guaranteed Livable Income program.
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