What were two of the main recommendations of the MacEwan Committee?
The MacEwan Committee, also known as the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada, had several main recommendations. However, two notable recommendations were:
1. Creation of a Canadian Investment Development Corporation (CIDC): The committee proposed the establishment of a government-owned corporation, the CIDC, to attract and manage foreign investment in Canada. This corporation would work towards making Canada more internationally competitive and would assist in developing and broadening the country's export sector.
2. Introduction of a guaranteed annual income (GAI): The committee recommended the implementation of a guaranteed annual income program, which would ensure that all Canadian residents receive a minimum income regardless of their employment status. This program aimed to reduce poverty, inequality, and social disparities in the country by providing a basic income floor for all citizens.