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S-206 — An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income
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- Status
- At Consideration In Committee In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Kim Pate
- Introduced
- 2025-05-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Senate Public Bill S-206, the National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act, proposes the development of a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income in Canada. The bill was introduced in the Senate and passed second reading on November 6, 2025, and is currently being studied at committee stage. The bill's long title indicates a focus on establishing a structured national approach to guaranteed basic income, though specific program details are not yet public.
Passage outlook
Contested because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at committee.
Historically 5–20% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%, n=103). Momentum has slowed, so that historical rate likely overstates its current odds.
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2025-11-06Senate
First reading
2025-05-28Senate
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