Ep 224: No cheques from the government

BC’s Basic Income Panel has released a behemoth 529-page report that ultimately recommends not adopting a universal basic income but instead beefing up existing social supports. We take an initial deep dive into this expansive work. And the province is rolling out its vaccination program amid procurement challenges and widespread COVID-fatigue.Supporters/partnersBC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialGet informed fast with the top business and tech news every morning. Get the top Canadian and global business, finance, and tech stories in an entertaining and informative email that only takes 10 minutes to read each morning. Subscribe to The Peak newsletter and The Peak Weekly Podcast.LinksSegment 1: Covering the basics of basic incomeBasic Income ReportTedds ThreadsOne - panel composition and terms of referenceTwo - reforming disability assistance into a basic incomeThree - basic income for youth aging out of careFour - supports for people escaping domestic & intimate partner violenceFive - expand basic servicesSix - what they found looking at basic incomeSegment 2: Get shotBC takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout planOfficials insist Canada still on track for 4M Pfizer doses by March despite planning dataGarneau won't rule out invoking Emergencies Act to limit pandemic travelFurstenau criticizes pandemic responseInternal government review found uneven COVID-19 response in British Columbia long-term care homesCanada's COVID-19 Alert: BC government missing in action  Quick takesJohn Horgan: Future of Canada’s shipbuilding industry must focus on B.C.Lynn Beyak, the senator who defended residential schools, is resigning