On Wednesday I spoke at 2nd reading of Bill S-206 — a proposal to create a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI).
Too many people are struggling to meet their most basic needs. It's time for Canada to invest in a system that leaves no one behind. #GLBI #PovertyReduction
Too many people are struggling to meet their most basic needs. It's time for Canada to invest in a system that leaves no one behind. #GLBI #PovertyReduction
June 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On Wednesday I spoke at 2nd reading of Bill S-206 — a proposal to create a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI).
Too many people are struggling to meet their most basic needs. It's time for Canada to invest in a system that leaves no one behind. #GLBI #PovertyReduction
Too many people are struggling to meet their most basic needs. It's time for Canada to invest in a system that leaves no one behind. #GLBI #PovertyReduction
📢 Bill S206 has been referred to the Senate Committee on National Finance for study. Check out our latest news release here.
#GLBI #BillS206 #SenCa #CdnPoli #PovertyReduction
#GLBI #BillS206 #SenCa #CdnPoli #PovertyReduction
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📢 Bill S206 has been referred to the Senate Committee on National Finance for study. Check out our latest news release here.
#GLBI #BillS206 #SenCa #CdnPoli #PovertyReduction
#GLBI #BillS206 #SenCa #CdnPoli #PovertyReduction
Last week, I questioned Minister Champagne on Bill C-19 and what its proposed measures will actually mean for people experiencing homelessness and deep poverty. 1/5
#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli
#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli
February 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Last week, I questioned Minister Champagne on Bill C-19 and what its proposed measures will actually mean for people experiencing homelessness and deep poverty. 1/5
#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli
#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli
February 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
#Poillievres authoritarian approach is very #Trump and supports a #US style prison industry.
3 strikes laws and increasing law enforcement won't work without #PovertyReduction, #IncreasedHousing access and #FairerResource distribution.
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3 strikes laws and increasing law enforcement won't work without #PovertyReduction, #IncreasedHousing access and #FairerResource distribution.
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April 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#Poillievres authoritarian approach is very #Trump and supports a #US style prison industry.
3 strikes laws and increasing law enforcement won't work without #PovertyReduction, #IncreasedHousing access and #FairerResource distribution.
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3 strikes laws and increasing law enforcement won't work without #PovertyReduction, #IncreasedHousing access and #FairerResource distribution.
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Hello, World! IPA is now on BlueSky.
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
#EconSky #Development #ImpactEvaluation #PovertyReduction
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
#EconSky #Development #ImpactEvaluation #PovertyReduction
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March 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hello, World! IPA is now on BlueSky.
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
#EconSky #Development #ImpactEvaluation #PovertyReduction
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
#EconSky #Development #ImpactEvaluation #PovertyReduction
Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to pass the Safer Together Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and to keep the Free Fare Zone until January 2027.
#Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SaferTogether
#Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SaferTogether
May 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to pass the Safer Together Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and to keep the Free Fare Zone until January 2027.
#Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SaferTogether
#Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SaferTogether
With poverty rising, Canadians cannot afford more empty promises. 1/3
#PovertyReduction #FederalBudget #GLBI #EconomicPolicy #SenCa #CdnPoli
#PovertyReduction #FederalBudget #GLBI #EconomicPolicy #SenCa #CdnPoli
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
With poverty rising, Canadians cannot afford more empty promises. 1/3
#PovertyReduction #FederalBudget #GLBI #EconomicPolicy #SenCa #CdnPoli
#PovertyReduction #FederalBudget #GLBI #EconomicPolicy #SenCa #CdnPoli
🚨 EU leaders will meet at the #EUCO on 26–27 June.
🧐 Don’t let them shrink the EU’s External Action. We need strong funding for #SustainableDevelopment, #HumanRights and #PovertyReduction.
❌ No cuts to Heading 6! No merging of external instruments!
🔗 presidency.concordeurope.org?p=27253869&e...
🧐 Don’t let them shrink the EU’s External Action. We need strong funding for #SustainableDevelopment, #HumanRights and #PovertyReduction.
❌ No cuts to Heading 6! No merging of external instruments!
🔗 presidency.concordeurope.org?p=27253869&e...
June 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🚨 EU leaders will meet at the #EUCO on 26–27 June.
🧐 Don’t let them shrink the EU’s External Action. We need strong funding for #SustainableDevelopment, #HumanRights and #PovertyReduction.
❌ No cuts to Heading 6! No merging of external instruments!
🔗 presidency.concordeurope.org?p=27253869&e...
🧐 Don’t let them shrink the EU’s External Action. We need strong funding for #SustainableDevelopment, #HumanRights and #PovertyReduction.
❌ No cuts to Heading 6! No merging of external instruments!
🔗 presidency.concordeurope.org?p=27253869&e...
I am and always have been pissed about this. 🤬 Well, #enoughisenough #money #wars #corporateprofits #taxbreaksfortherich #medicareforall #povertyreduction #livingwages #environmentalstewardship #wethepeople
March 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I am and always have been pissed about this. 🤬 Well, #enoughisenough #money #wars #corporateprofits #taxbreaksfortherich #medicareforall #povertyreduction #livingwages #environmentalstewardship #wethepeople
Ideological frameworks come and go. Evidence endures.
That’s why randomized controlled trials (RCTs) drive the fight against poverty and inequality—helping policymakers identify real causes and real solutions.
#PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ProfessorAsadIslam
That’s why randomized controlled trials (RCTs) drive the fight against poverty and inequality—helping policymakers identify real causes and real solutions.
#PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ProfessorAsadIslam
August 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Ideological frameworks come and go. Evidence endures.
That’s why randomized controlled trials (RCTs) drive the fight against poverty and inequality—helping policymakers identify real causes and real solutions.
#PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ProfessorAsadIslam
That’s why randomized controlled trials (RCTs) drive the fight against poverty and inequality—helping policymakers identify real causes and real solutions.
#PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ProfessorAsadIslam
20M farmers reached. $47B/year in economic surplus. 221 policy changes 👩🌾
🌱 💰 Agricultural research is one of the highest-return investments in development. CGIAR's Poverty brief makes the case.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182655 #PovertyReduction #OneCGIAR
🌱 💰 Agricultural research is one of the highest-return investments in development. CGIAR's Poverty brief makes the case.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182655 #PovertyReduction #OneCGIAR
June 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
20M farmers reached. $47B/year in economic surplus. 221 policy changes 👩🌾
🌱 💰 Agricultural research is one of the highest-return investments in development. CGIAR's Poverty brief makes the case.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182655 #PovertyReduction #OneCGIAR
🌱 💰 Agricultural research is one of the highest-return investments in development. CGIAR's Poverty brief makes the case.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182655 #PovertyReduction #OneCGIAR
Mexico's poverty rate is plummeting! 🎉 13 million people have escaped poverty since 2018 – incredible progress for the nation. #Mexico #PovertyReduction #GoodNews #EconomicProgress
Mexico’s Extraordinary Progress: 13 Million People Lifted Out of Poverty Since 2018
kbtimes.tech
August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Mexico's poverty rate is plummeting! 🎉 13 million people have escaped poverty since 2018 – incredible progress for the nation. #Mexico #PovertyReduction #GoodNews #EconomicProgress
I am extremely happy to see the World Bank focusing on discussing group-based, structural inequality in Africa, especially on the importance of anti-(gender/ethnic) discrimination laws (US take note...). Had a great panel discussion today on this new report: documents.worldbank.org/en/publicati...
Leveling the Playing Field - Addressing Structural Inequalities to Accelerate PovertyReduction in Africa
This report focuses on the roots of structural inequality that are at the heart ofAfrica’s slow progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rather than resulting .
documents.worldbank.org
December 3, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I am extremely happy to see the World Bank focusing on discussing group-based, structural inequality in Africa, especially on the importance of anti-(gender/ethnic) discrimination laws (US take note...). Had a great panel discussion today on this new report: documents.worldbank.org/en/publicati...
Mexico's welfare programs achieved a monumental feat: lifting 13.4 million people out of poverty! This inspiring success story shows the power of social support. #Mexico #PovertyReduction #WelfareState #GoodNews
‘Historic’: how Mexico’s welfare policies helped 13.4 million people out of poverty
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August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mexico's welfare programs achieved a monumental feat: lifting 13.4 million people out of poverty! This inspiring success story shows the power of social support. #Mexico #PovertyReduction #WelfareState #GoodNews
The 2025 federal budget provides welcome investments in income support and benefit programs, such as the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Workers Benefit, and the $10/Day Child Care.
#cdnpoli #FederalBudget #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction
#cdnpoli #FederalBudget #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The 2025 federal budget provides welcome investments in income support and benefit programs, such as the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Workers Benefit, and the $10/Day Child Care.
#cdnpoli #FederalBudget #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction
#cdnpoli #FederalBudget #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction
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✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social #AgriImpact #Twiyubakire #PovertyReduction
✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social #AgriImpact #Twiyubakire #PovertyReduction
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social #AgriImpact #Twiyubakire #PovertyReduction
✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social #AgriImpact #Twiyubakire #PovertyReduction
Our 2025 Report to Community highlights the collective impact made possible by Champions, community members, researchers, advocates, and partners across Calgary.
Read the highlights or see the full report. lnkd.in/geyjYiMt
#Calgary #YYC hashtag#CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange
Read the highlights or see the full report. lnkd.in/geyjYiMt
#Calgary #YYC hashtag#CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange
May 7, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Our 2025 Report to Community highlights the collective impact made possible by Champions, community members, researchers, advocates, and partners across Calgary.
Read the highlights or see the full report. lnkd.in/geyjYiMt
#Calgary #YYC hashtag#CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange
Read the highlights or see the full report. lnkd.in/geyjYiMt
#Calgary #YYC hashtag#CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange
What to keep an eye on as more updated data becomes available? Children are in deep poverty, the geographic spread of poverty in the U.S., how poverty varies for babies, very young children and adolescent aged children.
#Economics #PublicPolicy #PovertyReduction #children
#Economics #PublicPolicy #PovertyReduction #children
September 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
What to keep an eye on as more updated data becomes available? Children are in deep poverty, the geographic spread of poverty in the U.S., how poverty varies for babies, very young children and adolescent aged children.
#Economics #PublicPolicy #PovertyReduction #children
#Economics #PublicPolicy #PovertyReduction #children
Change doesn’t happen alone.
Our latest evaluation highlights how, with VCC's leadership, partners across Calgary are coming together to reduce poverty and improve well-being.
enoughforall.ca/articles/eno...
#CollectiveImpact #EnoughForAll #PovertyReduction #Calgary #YYC
Our latest evaluation highlights how, with VCC's leadership, partners across Calgary are coming together to reduce poverty and improve well-being.
enoughforall.ca/articles/eno...
#CollectiveImpact #EnoughForAll #PovertyReduction #Calgary #YYC
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Change doesn’t happen alone.
Our latest evaluation highlights how, with VCC's leadership, partners across Calgary are coming together to reduce poverty and improve well-being.
enoughforall.ca/articles/eno...
#CollectiveImpact #EnoughForAll #PovertyReduction #Calgary #YYC
Our latest evaluation highlights how, with VCC's leadership, partners across Calgary are coming together to reduce poverty and improve well-being.
enoughforall.ca/articles/eno...
#CollectiveImpact #EnoughForAll #PovertyReduction #Calgary #YYC
Mr President, a lot has been said about America. I am not going to waste my time. Trump only deserves the middle finger. It is his constitutional right to be stupid."
- Patricia de Lille, GOOD Leader
In case you missed it read more ➡️bit.ly/41aXHzY
#SouthAfrica #PovertyReduction #TourismGrowth
- Patricia de Lille, GOOD Leader
In case you missed it read more ➡️bit.ly/41aXHzY
#SouthAfrica #PovertyReduction #TourismGrowth
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mr President, a lot has been said about America. I am not going to waste my time. Trump only deserves the middle finger. It is his constitutional right to be stupid."
- Patricia de Lille, GOOD Leader
In case you missed it read more ➡️bit.ly/41aXHzY
#SouthAfrica #PovertyReduction #TourismGrowth
- Patricia de Lille, GOOD Leader
In case you missed it read more ➡️bit.ly/41aXHzY
#SouthAfrica #PovertyReduction #TourismGrowth
“The results indicate that non-clinical support services, like CAP (citizens advice on prescription), may be an effective intervention for addressing the wider determinants of health and wellbeing.”
#wellbeingeconomy #SDH #povertyreduction #systemsthinking #healthequity #SROI
#wellbeingeconomy #SDH #povertyreduction #systemsthinking #healthequity #SROI
Social Return on Investment (SROI) Evaluation of Citizens Advice on Prescription: A Whole-Systems Approach to Mitigating Poverty and Improving Wellbeing . www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22...
Social Return on Investment (SROI) Evaluation of Citizens Advice on Prescription: A Whole-Systems Approach to Mitigating Poverty and Improving Wellbeing
Citizens Advice on Prescription (CAP), a Liverpool (UK)-based service, provides welfare advice and link worker social prescription support to people experiencing and at risk of experiencing financial ...
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March 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“The results indicate that non-clinical support services, like CAP (citizens advice on prescription), may be an effective intervention for addressing the wider determinants of health and wellbeing.”
#wellbeingeconomy #SDH #povertyreduction #systemsthinking #healthequity #SROI
#wellbeingeconomy #SDH #povertyreduction #systemsthinking #healthequity #SROI
Bill S-206 a guaranteed basic income is moving to the senate finance committee! Thank you senator Pate! 🥳 #basicincome #UBI #cdnpoli www.linkedin.com/posts/senato...
#glbi #basicincome #senca #bills206 #cdnpoli #povertyreduction | Kim Pate
📢 Bill S-206, on a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income, has been referred to the Senate Committee on National Finance for study. Check out our latest news release here.
#GLBI #BasicIncome #SenCa #BillS2...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Bill S-206 a guaranteed basic income is moving to the senate finance committee! Thank you senator Pate! 🥳 #basicincome #UBI #cdnpoli www.linkedin.com/posts/senato...
I’m increasingly interested in the notion of public and/or cooperative owned grocery stores and distributors. My experience with @oddbunchcanada.bsky.social for example has been so positive- we need other models and to scale. #CanadaSky #BuyLocal #FoodSecurity #PovertyReduction
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’m increasingly interested in the notion of public and/or cooperative owned grocery stores and distributors. My experience with @oddbunchcanada.bsky.social for example has been so positive- we need other models and to scale. #CanadaSky #BuyLocal #FoodSecurity #PovertyReduction