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US Republicans are looking to implement a carbon border tax—what does that mean?
If there are two things US Republicans abhor, its taxes and climate policy. Bring them together into a “carbon tax”—against which Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has directed so much…
Carbon pricing distracts as COP28 kicks off
The following is a re-print of the October 2023 edition of Shift Storm, the CCPA’s monthly newsletter which focuses on the intersection of work and climate change. Click here to…
Toxic legacy
Énergie Saguenay, climate action and investment arbitration A record-breaking trade lawsuit against Canada confirms the dire threat that investor-state dispute settlement poses to bold climate action Summary Ruby River Capital’s…
Federal crackdown on illegal short-term rentals is good, but not good enough
The federal government is taking measures to crack down on illegal short-term rental housing on platforms like Airbnb. This is an important move towards reining in illegal short-term rentals, but…
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Tony Clarke’s life was an inspiration to all who seek to build a better world
Tony Clarke was an extraordinary human being. He was an intellectual, a policy wonk, and most of all, a formidable activist for social, economic, and environmental justice for people in…
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CERB helped jobless workers rebound from massive pandemic-related unemployment: Survey
New report shows positive impact on CERB recipients READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—A national survey of Canadian workers who received the…
Failure to act means failing dikes
Province must take responsibility for flood protection infrastructure VANCOUVER – The BC government failed to act decisively when told that dikes in…
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…
Healthcare is a Human Right
International Students Speak Out on Healthcare Inaccessibility in Manitoba Download 2.94 MB32 pages Five years after public health insurance was rescinded from…
CCPA’s favourite graphs of 2023
From every office – CCPA researchers picked their favourite graphs of the past year.
Nova Scotia municipal elections: Building a fairer city means addressing inequality
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