Alternative Federal Budget
Budgets are about choices
The CCPA has been coordinating the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) since 1994 with the participation and support of researchers, activists and leadership from a broad spectrum of civil society organizations representing millions of Canadians. The AFB is a “what if” exercise. It demonstrates in a concrete and compelling way that better Canada is truly possible.
Every government budget tells you about that government’s priorities.
- The AFB puts the interest of the public ahead of the interests of an elite few.
- Our purpose is to expand the collective imagination of what is possible, to instill hope in hard times, and to make crystal clear alternatives to the status quo.
- And these alternatives aren’t just imagined. They are clearly articulated. We’ve put a price tag on them. And we’ve found realistic ways to pay for them.
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Le Budget fédéral alternatif 2019
Pas de temps à perdre Download 1.31 MB101 pages Alors que le pays fait face à des difficultés importantes et imprévisibles à l’approche d’une nouvelle…
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No Time to Lose: Alternative Federal Budget outlines progressive plan to boost competitiveness ahead of the fall economic update
Experts urge policymakers to ignore calls for corporate tax cuts and instead take bold action on inequality, sustainability and economic justice OTTAWA—With the country…
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Alternative Federal Budget 2019
No Time to Lose Download 1.26 MB84 pages With the country facing significant and unpredictable headwinds going into another federal election year, the 2019 Alternative…
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Important steps taken but Budget 2018 keeps Canadians waiting for the big investments required to build an inclusive economy
OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget takes positive steps forward on gender equality and science funding but the bold policy moves that will make a real difference for…
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Ten proposals from the 2018 Alternative Federal Budget
This year’s Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) has just been released. I was proud to be part of this year’s effort, coordinated by staff of the…
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Progressive tax code, smart investments will lift close to a million out of poverty and curb inequality: think tank
OTTAWA—The 2018 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB), released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), delivers a roadmap to where the country could be…
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Alternative Federal Budget 2018
Getting There Download 2.32 MB156 pages The 2018 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) delivers a roadmap to where the country could be on the eve of…
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Une politique fiscale progressiste et des investissements judicieux pourront sortir près d’un million de personnes de la pauvreté et résorber certaines inégalités : selon institut de recherches
Un groupe d’experts sur les politiques publiques presse les libéraux de réaliser leurs promesses progressistes CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT CLIQUEZ ICI POUR…
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Budget fédéral alternatif 2018
Objectif en vue Download 2.48 MB180 pages Le Budget fédéral alternatif (BFA) de 2018 trace un itinéraire du chemin à parcourir jusqu’à la veille des…
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Wanted: more walk, less talk in today’s federal budget
OTTAWA—The federal government missed a key opportunity to walk the walk and tackle income inequality in today’s federal budget, says Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’…
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Private financing of infrastructure bank could double the cost of infrastructure projects
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Private financing of the proposed Canada Infrastructure Bank could double the cost of infrastructure projects, says a study released today…
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Creating a Canadian infrastructure bank in the public interest
Download 190.6 KB 13 pages During the 2015 federal election, the Liberals promised to establish a federal infrastructure bank to provide low-cost financing to municipalities.…
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