A mandatory evacuation order was given last night. No one had time to grab anything.
https://www.citynews1130.com/2...

I wish it was that easy... I suffered a brain injury in 1997 and my internal clock likes 8 a.m. or later to go to sleep... I've stayed up at least 48 hours trying to reset my clock but it never has worked for me... Even with sleeping meds it's frequent that I can't sleep at night...

I think there is some common sense in what you have proposed. A basic minimum income with ability to supplement. For 97%-99% of people it might work. There will still be those that choose to be homeless - the 43 year old addicted to crack and those with mental health issues...

I do wonder sometimes about the homeless people who are capable of organizing sustained protests regarding "tent cities" but are seemingly not able to find a suitable job. I know that many homeless are there because of unfortunate circumstances - unexpected illness, EI runs out, savings run out, awaiting approval for CPP...

The fact that people are "punished" for getting work in Canada is absurd. Single mom's are better off staying on welfare - they cannot afford daycare on even a job that pays $15/hr - at least not here in the lower mainland of BC. A living wage for 1 person is $15/hr.

If the basic amount were to happen then I would also suggest that for some people the money be rationed - so much paid directly for rent and utilities, so much in food and so forth - that people be taught how to budget (which I think should be a mandatory course taught in grade 11/12).

But where is the accountability? How "responsible" are they for where they are now? A youth running away from abusive parents - none. A single mom - there should be some - and I speak from experience - I was one for 3 years. I took out a student loan, I did get daycare paid for and I was blessed to have my ex pay his child support regularly but I paid every cent of the student loan off. I worked hard to educate myself and provide for my children (I'm not looking for glory - just an example). When I took my children grocery shopping they were actively involved - we had a dollar amount and a grocery list. If we went under they were able to buy a treat (ages 4-7). Now adults, they budget just fine.

Part of the problem in Canada is the constant shuffling of responsibility and revolving door of feasibility studies. The proposals always change and nothing ever gets done - except to close down "antiquated" facilities (and push more people into a homeless life).

Another part is the hiding of tax money offshore - billions of dollars which could be used... (like they really need all that tax money to live on?) Some of the politicians have registered companies offshore to avoid paying taxes in Canada... and don't get my started about the companies who are given massive tax breaks (2008) to keep jobs in Canada and then 3 years later renege (they should be told once they have built the factory they will get the tax breaks).

Then there is the tsunami of the Baby Boomers who are starting to test the system... we are not prepared...

Oh - if we didn't live in an oligarchy society...

New tech can be a great learning aide - but if the student needs a dictionary or translator - simply get them to supply or use a paperback one... and stick to the new electronics allowed... or you could get a non-wifi/internet based electronic one which you pre-approve....