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The world will be watching in 2010, but what will they see?
2004 Solutions Budget uses Olympics deadline as focus for plan to revitalize BC’s economy, public services CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) The provincial government needs to prepare…
PEI fiscal situation
No cause for alarm READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Halifax–A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) finds that the current and anticipated PEI deficits are…
Study cuts through confusion about education funding [Jan 2004]
Per-pupil funding continues downward trend CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) Real per-student funding for public education in BC has been dropping over the past three years, and…
Liberals must decide whether to keep reinvestment pledge or follow in Harris/Eves footsteps–report
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. TORONTO–The McGuinty Government cannot keep its signature campaign commitments for public services renewal without both increasing taxes and running deficits for at least part of…
Martin’s economic record marked by increased income inequality, no real wage gains for workers
Report READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–While Paul Martin points to a strong record of economic growth and rising employment during his tenure as Finance Minister, his overall economic record…
Les résultats économiques de Paul Martin marqués par une plus grande inégalité de revenu et par aucun gain salarial véritable pour les travailleuses et travailleurs, conclusions d’un rapport
CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. OTTAWA—Bien que Paul Martin souligne les bons résultats sur le plan de la croissance économique et des emplois en hausse alors qu’il était ministre…
Taking another look at Martin’s fiscal legacy
Cuts to government programs painful and unnecessary–report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA–Paul Martin’s sterling reputation as the deficit hero may not be entirely justified, according to a…
Slow progress wins Nova Scotia a failing grade in the fight against child poverty among Canadian provinces
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX–A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that Canada and Nova Scotia have lost ground in efforts to reduce child…
Rough trade
A critique of the draft Cancun ministerial declaration READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–The draft text of the World Trade Organization’s declaration submitted to the upcoming “Ministerial” session in Cancun,…
NS tax cut increases inequality between Halifax and rest of the province and between women and men
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives the Hamm government’s 10% income tax cut will…
Nova Scotia’s 10% income tax cut
Minimal benefit to low income taxpayers but a windfall to wealthy CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released today by the Canadian Centre…
When Worlds Collide
Canada’s non-profit social services need to be protected in the new round of trade agreements CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA–A new study jointly released by the Canadian…
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