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Budget balanced at expense of veterans, unemployed and safety: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—While Finance Minister Joe Oliver is expected to announce a balanced budget today, a report by the Canadian Centre for…
Canada and BC unprepared for climate-based migration: CCPA study
Paper explores issues that must be addressed in anticipation of climate migrants READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – A paper released today by the…
Climate damages litigation could cost Canadian oil & gas companies billions: study
OTTAWA—Canadian oil and gas companies could be liable for billions of dollars of damages for their contribution to climate change, according a study released today…
Labour unions in the 21st century?
The preservation of past experience in cultural memory too often fails to stick, with serious social consequences. Without an adequate understanding of the past we…
Canada-EU trade deal will hurt Canada’s auto industry: Study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA – The proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will only exacerbate the Canadian auto industry’s recent decline, says…
BC government urged to lower expectations for LNG-based “Prosperity Fund”
New report shows that $100 billion from liquified natural gas “not likely to be realized given real world conditions” READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver-–A…
2014 living wage calculation: Parents need two minimum wage jobs each to support a family in Metro Vancouver
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – A report released today finds that the wage needed to cover the costs of raising a family in…
Canada’s wealthiest 86 residents so flush they could buy New Brunswick: study
OTTAWA—A new analysis of the 86 wealthiest Canadian residents reveals they have so much money they could buy the province of New Brunswick and still…
99 ways to make Nova Scotia better for the 99%
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX—Another new government and another opportunity to consider what the next four years and beyond will bring for Nova Scotians.…
CCPA calls BC Budget a “missed opportunity” to address social, environmental and jobs deficits
(Victoria) The BC government missed an opportunity to address British Columbians’ growing economy insecurity in a weak job market with the 2014 budget, says Canadian…
Alternative Federal Budget would lift 855,000 Canadians out of poverty
Think tank calls on feds to alleviate income inequality, not make it worse READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)…
BC Jobs Plan failing to deliver, says new report: change in strategy needed to boost job creation
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver) Statistics Canada data reveals that BC’s labour market stalled in 2013, despite the much-hyped BC Jobs Plan launched over…
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