Basic income could help tackle some roots of extremism, but not all, experts say
'When people feel themselves falling behind, I do think they become vulnerable to extreme ideologies, they’re looking for reasons to explain the situation they find themselves in,' says author Evelyn Forget.
Two Parliamentarians seeking to bring about a guaranteed liveable basic income in Canada are calling for the Emergencies Act committee to consider the benefits of such a system in addressing extremism as part of its upcoming review—something experts and advocates say could help, to some degree.
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