Dr. Forget was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on November 16, 2021 and Invested on: December 14, 2022 by the Canadian Governor General. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is a tireless champion for income equity. An esteemed health economist and scholar, she has shown how a guaranteed basic income can help lift families and communities above the poverty line. Her groundbreaking quantitative research on minimum income levels has revealed their positive impact on physical and mental health, and on their educational outcomes. A devoted mentor to social justice advocates and a sought-after advisor to non-profit organizations and all levels of government, she has advanced anti-poverty policies and initiatives across Canada and around the world.