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Flawed funding formula behind Toronto school board woes: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO – The political drama that’s been unfolding at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) over school closures and tight funding is totally…
Modern free trade era produced slower growth and greater income inequality: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—The defining features of the Canadian economy during the NAFTA era have been slower GDP growth, a surge in corporate concentration, and heightened income inequality,…
NAFTA investor-state claims against Canada are “out of control”: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA— Over the last two decades, Canada has been sued more times than either Mexico or the U.S. under NAFTA’s controversial investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS)…
Report points to “gaping hole” in BC’s system of human rights protection
Researchers call for an independent Human Rights Commission as BC fails to meet Canadian and international standards READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver—Today is International Human Rights Day. But what…
Privatized liquor could cost province millions: Report
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Regina — The Saskatchewan government maintains that their proposed privatization of the province’s liquor retailing system will not result in diminished government revenues. However, a…
Pharmacare plan would improve health and lower costs: report
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Implementing the first phases of a national pharmacare program would significantly lower costs to taxpayers, while improving health outcomes and access to care, says a…
Keep Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy strong
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT St John’s – At a time when deficits are plaguing resource rich economies in Canada and global oil fluctuations are putting fuel on…
A generation of broken promises: 1 in 5 of Nova Scotia’s children live in poverty
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax—This 25th anniversary of the House of Commons pledge to end child poverty is a shameful one in Nova Scotia, and indeed Canada….
New study reveals the most and least affordable Canadian cities for child care
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—A new study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) reveals the most and least affordable cities for child care…
Gender equality in Canada going nowhere fast: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Progress towards gender equality in Canada has stalled, says a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The study, a…
Moins de discrimination salariale pour les femmes, les Autochtones et les membres d’une minorité visible dans le secteur public, mais pas de salaires plus élevés dans l’ensemble : étude
CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. OTTAWA—Les femmes, les travailleurs autochtones et les membres d’une minorité visible font l’objet d’une discrimination moindre au chapitre de la rémunération dans le secteur…
Less wage discrimination for women, aboriginals, and visible minorities in public sector, not higher salaries overall: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Women, aboriginal workers, and visible minority workers experience less wage discrimination in the public sector than in the private sector, says a study released today…
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