Fora believes that the economic empowerment of young leaders is essential to the progress of Canadian society. One fiscal policy that purports to enhance the financial agency of young people and is gaining traction in societal discourse is that of Universal Basic Income (UBI). In fact, the Liberal Party of Canada in early May 2023 passed it in its official party policies at its national convention (Liberal Party of Canada, 2023). This topical policy solution is one that requires exploring to determine its benefits for young leaders. Specifically, this brief will explore the contours of what UBI is, how it has manifested in Canada previously, and what it may mean for building a young feminist economy.

As we reflect back on Fora’s impact in 2023, we want to take a moment to celebrate the humans behind our wins!

Through this research, we aim to understand the issues affecting gender-marginalized youth by talking to the young leaders themselves, as we identify, investigate, and dismantle the barriers young leaders face in building their capacity for stable and meaningful engagement in the economies and societies of the future.

We’re in conversation with Fora’s CEO and Vice-Chair of our Board of Directors to talk about Fora’s evolution as an organization.

An important update from Fora CEO, Heather Barnabe

What role does research play in moving towards a future that gives young leaders meaningful opportunities to participate in decision-making?

What does a "Young Feminist Economy" mean, and why does it matter? Fora’s Research Assistant, Mekhalaa Muraly, shares her definition of a “Young Feminist Economy”.