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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

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

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
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

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

Mon, Sep 01, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for Labour Day

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For families with kids ages birth to 8 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s).

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Everyone welcome

Sat, Sep 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 0 to 11 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain St (Waterloo) - Between Spring St W & Central St
Community Event - Everyone welcome

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Newcomers to Canada

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room,Program Room
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 0 to 11 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Thu, Sep 18, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old.

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Everyone welcome.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, Sep 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
For Adults

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 0 to 11 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s).

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 0 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 7:00pm

Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, Sep 29, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
This event is full

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 7:00pm