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Basic Income Guarantee

A Socio-Economic Solution for the 21st Century

2024-11-06 19:00:00 2024-11-06 20:30:00 America/New_York Basic Income Guarantee For adults John M. Harper Branch -

Wednesday, November 06
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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For adults

About the Program

Join us for a viewing of the short documentary film A Human Picture, about Ontario’s short-lived, but transformational Basic Income Pilot. The session will also include informative presentations and discussions with local experts about this important topic.

The event is being offered in-person and online via Zoom. Please indicate whether your registration is for in-person or online. Those attending online will be sent a Zoom link the day before the event.

Presented in partnership with Basic Income Waterloo Region. Basic Income Waterloo Region is a group of community members dedicated to a Basic Income Guarantee as a critical solution to eliminating poverty, responding to the rise of automation in the workforce, and boosting or stimulating the local economy.

Speakers

Neil Arya

Neil Arya MD CCFP FCFP D Litt is a family physician, founder and Director of the Kitchener/Waterloo Refugee Health Clinic and a Fellow at the Balsillie School for International Affairs. He is Assistant Clinical Professor Family Medicine (part-time) McMaster University and Adjunct Professor School of Public Health Sciences University of Waterloo. Dr. Arya has taught, lectured, written and participated in research on refugee health issues, peace through health and global health around the world. He is President of PEGASUS Institute, and has edited four books. Dr. Arya was founding Director of the Global Health Office at Western University (2009-2013) and Scholar in Residence and Fellow at the International Migration Research Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University (2018-2020). He remains Assistant Clinical Professor in Family Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Arya has been recognized by the community, colleagues and academics including with the College of Family Physicians of Canada Geeta Gupta Award for Equity and Diversity (2009) .DLitt. (Honorary) Wilfrid Laurier University and mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Public Health Association (2011) and the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) Award of Excellence (2013).

Rob D. Evans

A Waterloo native, Rob married his high-school sweetheart and they had 5 children. After graduation from Wilfrid Laurier University he co-started a business which ultimately worked throughout Ontario, Alberta and in the Middle East, successfully transplanting plants from East Africa to desert environments. Tiring of constant travel, after partnering for the development of a graphic arts business, Rob purchased a franchised automobile dealership and achieved numerous awards for Customer Satisfaction. Forced by health, Rob sold and built an asset management and consulting business, which continues today. Rob has always volunteered, including serving as United Way Campaign Chair, on a B.I.A. Board, as Attorney-General Appointee and Chair of Police Services Board, as founding Board Chair for an Affordable Housing Corporation, on numerous municipal planning and economic committees, as elected Municipal Councillor, managing major record church fund-raising, as sponsor for Refugees, and in other endeavours. More recently, Rob is most concerned about the growing wealth-poverty gap, and advocates for a Basic Income Guarantee for Canada.

Paige Monck-Whipp (they/them)

Paige Monck-Whipp is a dedicated advocate for social equity in Waterloo Region, with over a decade of experience in public service and community development.  A graduate of the Leadership Waterloo Region Core Program and holding a Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management, Paige is a collaborative strategist who believes in the power of community to drive systemic change. Paige actively volunteers with the Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region and serves on the Board of Directors for the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre. In their spare time, Paige enjoys crafting, searching for the best decaf coffee in the region, and exploring local trails with their dog, Kermit. Their passion for basic income is deeply rooted in the belief that economic equity is essential for achieving social justice.

Programmer: Cathleen

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Guest Speakers |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

John M. Harper Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
We're closed Friday April 18 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 19 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 18, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Good Friday

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults

Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sun, Apr 20, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Easter Sunday

Mon, Apr 21, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Easter Monday

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Wed, Apr 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in for help with technology questions

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 5 to 8 years old.

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults

Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help with technology questions.

Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Grades 5 and 6

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 5 to 8 years old.

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Grades 3 to 4

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens age 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults

Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults

Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 7 to 10 years old.

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.

Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, May 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Adults

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families

Sat, May 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 6 to 12 years old.

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Monday, April 21 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 23 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 23 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, May 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, April 24 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults and Older Adults

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families