These monies are supposed to *replace* the existing programs - unemployment insurance, welfare, disability, and government pensions - not supplant them.
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Not according to the article. 

That might be the grand scheme of things, but most social program components are federal authority. No one on Ottawa pays attention to third rate premiers like ours. Not even her buddy, the PM.

I am curious how did you come up with the 1-2% figure for abusers. To be honest, I would be tempted myself. And why call them abusers since there is no requirement to actively look for work?

Like I said, no one should have to worry about a roof and food. But you are not entitled to gas/insurance money, Internet at home (you can get it for free at the library), tv content, not even a cheap bottle of wine. You want those...you gotta work.