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Company men
Following two blistering years of all-time high compensation, Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs pocketed $13.2 million, on average, in 2023—the third biggest haul since we’ve been…
Promise and performance: What Justin Trudeau leaves behind
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down as Liberal leader on January 6, following months of speculation and mounting pressure from colleagues and…
Our Schools Our Selves — Winter/Spring 2025
Past issues of Our Schools/Our Selves highlight paths and variations of education privatization across the country. Research on past emergencies, such as the 2005 hurricane in New…
The triumph of American fascism
On October 27, 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—now president-elect—stood on a podium in Madison Square Garden, surrounded by thousands of fans.
Book Review: Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada’s Challenge by Alex Himelfarb
Alex Himelfarb’s newest book, Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada’s Challenge, is a compelling read.
An inclusive farm economy is the antidote to corporate concentration
Corporate concentration and the exercise of corporate power in the Canadian food system materially limits how farmers, food service workers, and consumers can participate in…
Revolutionizing hospital food for a healthier, inclusive economy
For Canadian hospitals, food is an untapped opportunity to advance patient and planetary health. Despite how we relish food as a centerpiece of holiday gatherings…
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Trudeau’s final act: Join the CCPA for a webinar examining his government’s record
Join the CCPA for a talk with experts who contributed to a new book on Justin Trudeau’s years in power edited by…
Cost of living—especially for housing—fuels affordability crisis and Metro Vancouver’s increasing living wage
VANCOUVER — A sharp increase in the region’s cost of living—primarily due to soaring housing costs and highlighting the region’s affordability crisis—has led…
Saskatchewan picks another fight with teachers over standardized tests
Last year, the Saskatchewan party government made the ill-advised decision to go after teachers. From bad-faith bargaining through billboards to the roundly…
2024 Manitoba Living Wage Update
The 2024 living wage for Winnipeg is $18.75 per hour. In Brandon it is $16.28 per hour, and in Thompson it is…
Much more than books
The Toronto Public Library is a vital institution that is deeply integrated into the cultural, social, and intellectual life of Torontonians. It…
2024 Report card on child and family poverty in Nova Scotia: Swift action is needed for child and family wellbeing
Halifax/Kjipuktuk – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) just released the 2024 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in…
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