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$15 minimum wage will help families, reduce inequality; no evidence that sky will fall
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – In the wake of the B.C. government’s shockingly low 20-cent increase to the minimum wage, a new report…
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BC Budget 2015 fails to make real investments in British Columbians: economist
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VICTORIA–Budget 2015 demonstrates a short-sighted focus on recording a surplus instead of a long-term vision that would address serious social…
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System change for seniors care
Photos from the CCPA-BC Seniors Project’s sold-out forum with BC’s Ombudsperson and new Seniors Advocate, which took place in February 2015. This all-day event was…
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Climate change means new deal needed for resource workers: study
(Vancouver) Today the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released a study that examines what transition away from fossil fuels means for workers—and their families…
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CEO pay in Canada soars to glory days of pre-recession heights
OTTAWA—Before lunch today—the first official work day of 2015—Canada’s highest paid CEOs will pocket what most Canadians work all year to earn, says the Canadian…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Equal As Citizens
A discussion moderated by CCPA-NS Director Christine Saulnier about equalization in Canada with Nova Scotia author, Richard Starr and James Lorimer, the publisher of his…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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