Winter 2003, Volume 6, Number 1
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- Beyond the Staples Economy
- BC Exports Raw Logs, Jobs and Revenue
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Justin Trudeau prorogued Parliament and resigned. What happens next?
On January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an announcement that political observers had been expecting for the better part of a year—he is resigning…
The triumph of American fascism
On October 27, 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—now president-elect—stood on a podium in Madison Square Garden, surrounded by thousands of fans.
Book Review: Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada’s Challenge by Alex Himelfarb
Alex Himelfarb’s newest book, Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada’s Challenge, is a compelling read.
The Monitor – Winter 2025
Since the New Year is all about planning for what’s ahead, the January 2025 issue of the Monitor makes some bold predictions. (And provides a…
An inclusive farm economy is the antidote to corporate concentration
Corporate concentration and the exercise of corporate power in the Canadian food system materially limits how farmers, food service workers, and consumers can participate in…
Revolutionizing hospital food for a healthier, inclusive economy
For Canadian hospitals, food is an untapped opportunity to advance patient and planetary health. Despite how we relish food as a centerpiece of holiday gatherings…
Building a just food system in Canada
The need for a more just food system that nourishes both people and planet has never been more evident.
Indigenous Foodways: Rooted in sustainability, reciprocity and respect
To truly grasp the concept of food as medicine and the future of food, it’s important to explore and weave the past, present, and future…
Public markets are a means to future food security
I come from a farming family in Saskatchewan, but like many across the country, we are no longer in the business. My grandparents were post-war…
The future of “fake meat”
TH: Demand for the alternative proteins market has been on the rise. What are they?
Breadbasket no more? The future of food could be grim
I grew up farming in Saskatchewan, in the heart of Canada’s Prairie grainland area—one of the world’s great “breadbaskets.” My family and I grew canola,…
The future of food: Eat the rich?
My mother was born in 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression, on the drought-ravaged Prairies.
BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office
Download 2.19 MB12 pages In this issue: Canadian billionaires’ wealth skyrocketing amid the panedmic Healthy forests for a cooler future What federal leadership on long-term…
BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office
October 2020 Download 5.22 MB12 pages In this issue: British Columbians want a more equitable, sustainable economy post recovery—regardless of party affiliation A wealth tax…
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