Family Services has implemented 8 of 15 income assistance reforms suggested in 2023
Nunavut News
Nunavut's Department of Family Services has implemented eight of 15 income assistance reforms recommended in a 2023 study, with five fully implemented and three partially implemented. The government has opted against a guaranteed basic income due to affordability concerns, instead focusing on regulatory changes to improve income assistance programs. The reforms aim to increase efficiency and support for Nunavummiut, though current income assistance levels remain below the cost of living.
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