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2024 federal budget analysis roundup
This page exists to bring together progressive policy organizations’ responses to the 2024 federal budget. Keep an eye on this page, as it will continue to be updated in the…
Federal government goes big on housing—is it enough?
The federal government’s 2024 budget includes generational investments on housing affordability and runs a victory lap on health care expansion, but it is quiet on key issues such as climate….
Budget 2024 pushes new climate action down the road
After announcing $63 billion in new climate-related spending in Budget 2023, the federal government’s climate ambitions dropped off significantly in Budget 2024. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ initial analysis…
How badly do we need roads?
The following is a re-print of the February 2024 edition of Shift Storm, the CCPA’s monthly newsletter which focuses on the intersection of work and climate change. Click here to…
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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Out on Healthcare Inaccessibility in Manitoba Download 2.94 MB32 pages Five years after public health insurance was rescinded from…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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