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Difficult Decisions: Whose Pain? Whose Gain?
Nova Scotia Budget Watch 2015 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX—The Nova Scotia government is set to release the provincial budget on April…
The high cost of eliminating the deficit
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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…
Infographic: The BC government’s lopsided generosity in Budget 2015
Budgets are about choices and priorities. Here is an example of what was revealed in Budget 2015. Read the news release here.
Infographic: Natural gas, BC’s gift to multinationals
On Valentine’s Day, as the BC Budget approaches, we’re reminded of some of the most high profile gift giving in BC right now. Read the…
Infographic: On family day, what would it cost to put families first?
In honour of Family Day, and in anticipation of Budget Day, we’ve calculated what it would cost to actually put families first. Read the news…
Newfoundland and Labrador
Options for a Strong Economy Download 921.07 KB38 pages This report looks carefully at the drivers of the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) deficit, the province’s strengths and…
Keep Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy strong
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT St John’s – At a time when deficits are plaguing resource rich economies in Canada and global oil…
At What Cost?
The Impacts of Rushing to Balance the Budget Download 179.37 KB10 pages This study reviews the extent of federal government cuts and provides tangible examples…
Infographic: At What Cost?
While undermining Canada’s economic recovery, the government’s austerity measures have also impacted federally delivered services, with the biggest cuts made in areas where Canadians most…
CCPA Submission to BC Budget Consultations 2015
Download 1.23 MB 13 pages 2015 marks the sixth year of BC’s recovery from the recession. But it’s been a slow and largely jobless recovery.…
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