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A Canadian City Once Eliminated Poverty And Nearly Everyone Forgot About It

Between 1974 and 1979, residents of a small Manitoba city were selected to be subjects in a project that ensured basic annual incomes for everyone. For five years, monthly cheques were delivered to the poorest residents of Dauphin, Man. – no strings attached.

Lees: A Canadian City Once Eliminated Poverty And Nearly Everyone Forgot About It