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Implementing universal basic income could cut poverty rates up to 40%: PBO (www.thestar.com)
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[–] Rivalarrival 1 points 15 hours ago

Because food and shelter in Vancouver is a lot more expensive than food and shelter in small town Saskatchewan.

The wealthier Vancouver population will pay more in taxes than they receive in UBI; UBI will be a (slight) drain on their economy.

The poorer Saskatchewan population will be receiving more in UBI than they pay in taxes. UBI will be a (slight) boon to their economy.