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Jillian Kilfoil

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Jillian Kilfoil

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Jillian Kilfoil is the Executive Director of Women’s Network PEI (Prince Edward Island) and a prominent basic income advocate in Atlantic Canada. She has been a vocal advocate for a guaranteed basic income pilot in PEI, arguing that PEI is an ideal location for a demonstration project due to its manageable size and population. She is part of a coalition of PEI groups pushing federal political parties to include a basic income guarantee in their platforms. Her advocacy emphasizes that basic income can save taxpayer money, encourage work, and foster entrepreneurship. [Source: CBC News, 2025-02-21; CBC News, 2025-04-17; Basic Income Coalition, 2025-03-31]

Role

  • Executive Director, Women’s Network PEI
  • Member, PEI Working Group for a Livable Income
  • Coalition Canada / Basic Income Coalition participant

Key Facts

  • Advocates PEI as ideal location for basic income pilot [Source: CBC News, 2025-02-21]
  • Part of coalition urging federal parties to include basic income guarantee in platforms (April 2025) [Source: CBC News, 2025-04-17]
  • Presented open letter to Liberal Leadership candidates on basic income alongside Wayne Easter and Trish Altass (March 2025) [Source: Basic Income Coalition, 2025-03-31]
  • Contact: (902) 368 5040 (Women’s Network PEI) [Source: Basic Income Coalition media release, 2023-11-22]

Relevance to Hugh’s Brain

Jillian Kilfoil is a notable UBI advocate in Atlantic Canada. Referenced in UBI Works’ scrumban content updates. Her work on PEI basic income pilot advocacy aligns directly with UBI Works’ mission. She represents the grassroots/provincial advocacy network that UBI Works connects with. [Source: Scrumban content updates, 2026-04-20 to 2026-05-03]

See Also

Timeline

  • 2020-04 | Quoted in CBC News during COVID-19 pandemic, noting CERB ($2,000/month) looked like a form of basic income. [Source: CBC News, 2020-04-02]
  • 2025-02-21 | Featured in CBC News advocating for PEI basic income pilot during Liberal leadership race. Argued PEI is ideal pilot location. [Source: CBC News, 2025-02-21]
  • 2025-03-31 | Presented open letter to Liberal Leadership candidates on basic income, alongside Wayne Easter and Trish Altass (PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women). [Source: Basic Income Coalition, 2025-03-31]
  • 2025-04-17 | Featured in CBC News as part of coalition calling on federal parties to include basic income guarantee in platforms for federal election. [Source: CBC News, 2025-04-17]
  • 2026-04-20 to 2026-05-03 | Referenced in UBI Works scrumban content updates. [Source: scrumban-april-20-may-3-content-updates, 2026]

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