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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, Mar 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 30 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

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Fri, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room,Program Room
For Families

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help with technology questions.

Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
This event is full

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
This event is full

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

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

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens & Adults

Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults

Thu, Apr 10, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Students

Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, Apr 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Fri, Apr 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
McCormick Branch
Drop-in for help with technology questions

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

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

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help with technology questions.

Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full

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

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens & Their Parents

Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 5 to 8 years old.

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens age 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

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

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

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

Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community 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!

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
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 7:00pm

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
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 7:00pm

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.
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 7:00pm

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

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.
This event is full

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, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 7 2025 at 7:00pm

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