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Can universal basic pay eradicate extreme poverty?

Should we give people a cheque for thousands of pounds each year, regardless of their wealth or background?

That's the advice the Scottish Government's been given in a report seen exclusively by The Nine.
Supporters of this so-called universal basic income claim it would improve health and well-being while removing the stigma of receiving benefits. But critics say it would make people less-inclined to work.

Our Chief News Correspondent James Cook went to Ontario, Canada to find out more.

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