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A tribute to Heather-jane Robertson, public education advocate and former CCPA board member
For over 25 years, Heather-jane Robertson’s influence on progressive education discourse in Canada was undeniable. A brilliant writer, insightful debater, and fierce advocate for public…
Check and Balance
The case for improving Canada’s Competition Act to protect workers Download 458.89 KB28 pages Canada’s competition law, the Competition Act, is supposed to keep corporate…
L’insolvabilité de l’Université Laurentienne reflète une crise structurelle du système universitaire néolibéral en Ontario
Les gouvernements ontariens ont successivement réduit leurs subventions publiques envers les revenus d’exploitation des universités d’environ 80 % en 1980 à environ 50 % en 2004, et à seulement 38 % en 2017.
Fast Facts: Under-investment and over-policing: safe biking for whom?
In Winnipeg, hundreds of tickets have been issued for cycling on the sidewalk or “failing to exercise due care”. The vast majority of these have…
NS Votes 2021, Housing & Homelessness Questionnaire Responses
Hundreds of Nova Scotians are currently experiencing homelessness and thousands more are precariously housed due to high rental costs. As we approach the date when…
Leading the Way?
A critical assessment of the federal Greening Government Strategy Download 417.26 KB19 pages As part of its broader sustainability plans the federal government has committed…
Montrer la voie?
Évaluation critique de la Stratégie fédérale pour un gouvernement vert Download 430.48 KB 21 pages Dans le cadre de son plan global de durabilité, le…
Ottawa must tackle obstacles to achieving net-zero government emissions: report
Study provides critical analysis of federal Greening Government Strategy READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)…
¿El tratado comercial entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá dará lugar a una nueva época de protecciones laborales en América del Norte?
Los métodos laborales del T-MEC representan un laboratorio de pruebas para la protección de los trabajadores en América del Norte
Social Policy Framework Questions for the 41st Nova Scotian Election
With the 41st NS election set for August 17th, 2021 we have taken the 10 Guiding Principles of the Social Policy Framework for Nova Scotia…
No Nova Scotian Should Have To Work Sick
The Urgent Need for Universal and Permanent Paid Sick Leave Legislation Download 455.47 KB25 pages This report, titled No Nova Scotian Should Have to Work Sick,…
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