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More on who will be worse off in the switch from CERB-to-EI
This analysis has been updated following federal legislative changes. Read the update here. Please note we are unable to assist individual CERB/EI recipients with their claims.…
What’s at stake in the move from CERB to EI?
Count Count Eligible for EI 1,528,037 Get EI worth <$500/week 940,651 Get EI worth >=$500/week 587,386 Not eligible for EI 2,390,475 No EI:…
Would pharmacare spell trouble for drug companies?
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought the issue of prescription drug access back to the fore as questions of affordable access became international news in…
COVID-19 is worsening homelessness and insecure housing for women
Women, girls, and gender diverse people are disproportionately impacted by a loss of income during COVID-19, putting women-led households at great risk of losing their…
Trudeau government should spend more on affordable housing and homelessness
On July 21, the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) Recovery Plan was released. The document aims to provide public policy direction to Canada’s federal government, in…
Tracking women’s economic recovery
With the reopening of the economy in June, more women are back at work and others are picking up more hours, but their recovery continues…
From the pandemic response, a collaborative path to a just recovery
In 25 years of Alternative Federal Budgets, this edition of the AFB stands out: reflecting a chapter of history as it is unfolding, in real…
Corporate power in global trade: Will corporations sue states for measures taken to combat COVID-19?
undefinedOver the past four months, Canadian governments have taken unprecedented measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as governments worldwide have enforced lockdowns, closed borders,…
A safe and healthy post-secondary education sector in a COVID-19 world
As universities and colleges begin to re-open and develop plans for the fall semester, we need to think carefully about what health and safety looks…
Part II: The only thing certain about COVID-19 is uncertainty
Read Part One of Michele and Chandra’s piece here. What does this mean for protecting public health? In order to have a hope of containing…
The only thing certain about COVID-19 is uncertainty. What does this mean for workers?
On March 16, Chandra noticed a burning sensation in her ear canals and neck. She and her family were isolating at home due to the…
Fast Facts: Under Cover of Covid, Beware Bill 44
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press June 22, 2020 On April 15th, after the province went into lockdown, the Conservatives tried to pass Bill…
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