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The CCPA is a non-partisan research institute producing research and analysis to help policy-makers, activists, and Canadians make informed decisions.
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Beyond “elbows up”—Our election post-mortem
It’s been an absolutely wild election. Polling predictions were a roller coaster, from a historic Conservative majority, to a Liberal majority, and everything in between.…
The latest research, analysis and commentary on issues that matter to you
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Canada’s murky North American future
We want to make our own cars. We don’t really want cars from Canada. And we put tariffs on cars from Canada. And at a…
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Gender equality was sidelined during the election. It’s time for a reset
The Liberal Party’s election win caps a remarkable reversal in its fortunes over a few short months, with Canadians placing their bet on leader Mark…
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Canada has a disinformation problem—and the tools to fix it
Canadians are increasingly aware of the corrosive effects of disinformation on democratic institutions.
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Canada desperately needs a public insulin manufacturer again
Insulin was discovered by four Canadians, who famously sold the patent for $1 each to the University of Toronto—enabling the public manufacture of the new…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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News deprivation
The last 16 years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. Now 2.5 million Canadians don’t have access to local news. That’s a problem for our democracy.
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Canadian icons
We asked Canadians to tell us about their perceptions of public service broadcasting and CBC/Radio-Canada
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Bang for our buck
Public broadcast funding in Canada is good value for Canadians
Hard-hitting news from our offices
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Canada’s murky North American future
We want to make our own cars. We don’t really want cars from Canada. And we put tariffs on cars from Canada.…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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In memory of John F. Conway: “As proud of his enemies as his friends.”
There will no doubt be many tributes to John F. Conway’s immeasurable impact on Saskatchewan politics, as well as his teaching and…
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What might the federal election results mean for Manitoba?
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Ontario’s colleges are a safety net for workers. It’s time the government funds them properly.
Ontario’s colleges stand at a critical crossroads. For decades, the province’s college system has endured severe funding shortfalls, with Ontario contributing less…
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In this Canadian election, young voters are an afterthought
Engaging young electors has been a cross-party issue for several elections, and yet many post-secondary students who are living away from their…
