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Where do we stand with Uncle Sam?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and James Lorimer & Co. Ltd. are pleased to announce the publication of Living with Uncle: Canada…
Selling the Family Silver: Oil and Gas Royalties, Corporate Profits, and the Disregarded Public
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. REGINA–The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Parkland Institute of the University of Alberta have jointly published a study by Dr. John W. Warnock…
Ontario’s finances in better shape than Liberals let on, says Ontario Alternative Budget
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. TORONTO—Ontario’s finances are in much better shape than Finance Minister Greg Sorbara claims, says an Ontario Alternative Budget (OAB) Technical Paper released today by the…
Population aging not a demographic time bomb for health care costs: economist
(Vancouver) Fears that health care costs will spiral out of control as BC’s population ages are greatly exaggerated, according to a new study released today by the Canadian Centre for…
Many Canadians may be forced to work longer, delay retirement—report
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—As the leading edge of the baby boom generation reaches its late 50s, concern is growing about labour shortages and the affordability of pension programs….
Not all school boards benefiting from increased spending—report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO—A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that, despite the province’s $600 million increase in education spending, 18…
Workers suffer continent-wide under NAFTA
Three-country study details effects on economies, labour markets CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Twelve years under the rules of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has…
Les troupes canadiennes essuient le plus gros des pertes de la coalition
CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. OTTAWA—Chez les forces de la coalition en Afghanistan, le fardeau des pertes que les Forces canadiennes subissent est disproportionné, selon Canada’s Fallen, un rapport…
There’s nothing smart about “smart regulation”—report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Federal deregulation—euphemistically called “smart regulation”—poses a serious threat to public health and the environment, says a new report released today by the Canadian…
Sea-to-Sky highway price tag $220 million higher as a P3
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver–An independent analysis of the Sea-to-Sky highway project has found that it will cost taxpayers an extra $220 million over the next 25 years as…
Premiers must address health care imbalances: report
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—The federal and provincial governments must work together to reduce disparities in our health care system, says a new report released today by the Canadian…
Public interest compromised by government’s pursuit of “P3s”
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver–As industry proponents and BC government officials prepare for a closed-door conference promoting ‘public-private partnerships’ (P3s), a new study raises major concerns about higher costs…
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