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Post-pandemic: Towards a more equitable, inclusive, sustainable society
We live in unprecedented times. The global community has been broadsided by a pandemic that has upended our lives socially, physically, psychologically, and financially.
Fast Facts: Charitable Organizations vital for economic and social health
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press May 21, 2020 Often referred to as the ‘third sector’ (along with business and government), charitable organizations play…
Social Policy Framework for Nova Scotia, A Workbook
There are 10 Guiding Principles in the Social Policy Framework that can be used for transforming social policy in our province. Each of these principles…
Are you with us?
COVID-19 confirms the need to transform Nova Scotia’s social safety net Download 194.59 KB 16 pages The pandemic has proven just how fragile our current…
COVID-19 confirms need to transform Nova Scotia’s social safety net
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax—In a new report released today, Are you with us? Covid-19 confirms the need to transform Nova Scotia’s social…
Fast Facts: “Wash hands frequently” and “Self-isolate” akin to “let them eat cake” in First Nations with Overcrowded Homes lacking Piped Water
First Nation reserves without adequate water, housing and health infrastructure are in triple jeopardy in Canada. People living on First Nations are now facing the…
COVID-19, First Nations and Poor Housing
Download 1006.71 KB20 pages Emergency measures are deemed universally necessary to prevent the transmission and control of COVID-19. Around the world, people are asked to:…
Fast Facts: Critique systems, not people
EIA, CERB & COVID-19 We are living in unprecedented times – as we battle a global pandemic, resources have become increasingly scarce and often more…
Between a rock and a hard place: Which workers are most vulnerable when their workplaces re-open amid COVID-19?
Child care workers, construction labourers, servers, cashiers, and bus drivers have almost identical high risk scores as industrial butchers but, so far, they have been…
Millions of workers face tough choices as high-risk work re-opens during COVID-19
1.7 million workers may have to choose between health or income, if no modifications to CERB OTTAWA – As provinces begin re-opening, following a COVID-19…
Made-in-Canada solution needed to ensure masks and other essential medical supplies there for next pandemic, says CCPA
VANCOUVER – Canada should aim to become completely self-sufficient in producing masks and other essential medical supplies needed during pandemics and rely on the country’s…
Speaking Up: Conversations about a better future with Niigaan Sinclair
Speaking Up May 11, 2020
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