ViewpointsOpinionCory Morgan: I’ve Seen What State Dependency Does; Universal Basic Income Is No Path to ProsperitySavePrintPeople stroll along a street in Ottawa's Westboro Village neighbourhood on Dec. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin TangCory Morgan12/29/2023|Updated: 12/29/20230:00X 1CommentaryThe longer I sit, the lazier I get.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentCory MorganAuthorCory Morgan is a columnist based in Calgary.Author’s Selected ArticlesCory Morgan: We Mustn’t Let Charlie Kirk’s Murder Deter Us From Gathering and Debating at Public EventsSep 12, 2025Cory Morgan: 5 New Major Projects Sound Promising, but Skepticism Won’t Fade Until Shovels Are in the GroundSep 12, 2025Cory Morgan: As Austerity Looms, the CRA Becomes a Test Case for ReformSep 06, 2025Cory Morgan: On the Immigration File, the Feds Need to Act Decisively to Alleviate Canadians’ Growing UneaseAug 30, 2025Related TopicswelfareUniversal Basic Incomecanada unemployment rate