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Remembering Lance Dingman: Advocate for Basic Income and Hope

9/21/2025

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Lance Dingman, a housing, poverty, and mental health advocate, passed away unexpectedly on July 5 at age 63.
The documentary "Unimaginable," screening in Hamilton, details his life and involvement with the Ontario Basic Income Pilot Project.
Dingman co-founded the Residential Care Facilities Tenants Coalition and championed universal basic income.
Filmmaker Terrance Odette noted Dingman's optimism despite facing mental health challenges and losing a leg.
Friends remember him as a powerful advocate for the marginalized and an inspiration to many.

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Story summary

Lance Dingman, a housing, poverty, and mental health advocate, passed away unexpectedly on July 5 at age 63.
The documentary "Unimaginable," screening in Hamilton, details his life and involvement with the Ontario Basic Income Pilot Project.
Dingman co-founded the Residential Care Facilities Tenants Coalition and championed universal basic income.
Filmmaker Terrance Odette noted Dingman's optimism despite facing mental health challenges and losing a leg.
Friends remember him as a powerful advocate for the marginalized and an inspiration to many.