A proposal to send government money to unemployed and low income families is getting support from Durham Region. However, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle says he’s not sure if the “basic income guarantee” will lead to the elimination of poverty. “I would include this as a strategy to reduce poverty but will poverty ever be eliminated? Let me put it this way, I don’t think in my lifetime.” Durham Region is urging the federal and provincial governments to make long term funding commitments.

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