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Federal Budget 2022: What we’re watching for
Although it seems like a long, long time since the federal election last fall, Thursday’s federal budget will be the first budget this re-elected government will table—and it’s certainly the…
What Canada can learn from Denmark’s just transition
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is yet another reminder of the risks of extreme weather, severe flooding and food insecurity if governments fail to swiftly and…
Settler Work: Equity and safety gaps in Canada’s public transit systems
On May 12, 2021, the federal government announced a new funding initiative aimed at a more equitable pandemic recovery.1 Explaining that “Public transit is at the heart of an inclusive…
Commuting by the numbers
How we commute was changing even before the pandemic began. If public transit is going to replace single passenger cars for the daily drive, understanding these shifts is critical. 11,666,840: Number…
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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Out on Healthcare Inaccessibility in Manitoba Download 2.94 MB32 pages Five years after public health insurance was rescinded from…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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