Quote from: Steamtyme on August 13, 2018, 04:38:56 PM

Just a heads up. The Ontario pilot program is being scrapped early by the incoming provincial government.

This program was part of my basis for why politicians will be the downfall of a reasonable test or Implementation.

Don't worry though they are pushing to bring back "buck a beer"... or to non Canadians 1 dollar beer.

Dang, you're right. I should have dug a little deeper. I found an article about the explanation: https://globalnews.ca/news/4365399/ontario-cancels-basic-income-pilot-project/. It looks like payments will actually end this month. They suggest that the program discouraged people from finding work. Participants seem to be refuting that claim though. They explain how UBI gave them the opportunity to go back to school while keeping a part-time job. They are saying that it's probably got more to do with cutting the budget. It seems a bit ridiculous to cancel the pilot program. They could at least see it out to get some good data.

Quote from: Mometaskers on August 13, 2018, 05:05:32 PM

If we ever get to using UBI I hope it's some sort of blockchain system where every detail of expenses are tracked and the gov't can block certain purchases or impose limits or outright cut off the money if it's being wasted.

Would you really want the government to have that much control in your life? That does not sound like a good idea at all to me.