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The prison as petri dish
Informed by his 27 years in prison, the political organizer, lawyer and late president of South Africa Nelson Mandela is known to have said: “No…
Some of our most undervalued workers now among our most valuable as pandemic forces rethink of what jobs are critical
In any public emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic, society naturally turns to tried-and-true public service professionals for advice, protection and care.
Bold Action in an Extraordinary Time
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What should be next for BC workers and families after the initial federal COVID-19 relief package?
The federal government’s newly announced COVID-19 economic relief measures are a good start to aiding people and businesses whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the…
COVID-19 crisis response must address gender faultlines
With each passing day, the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic is coming into sharper view. Cancelled events, shuttered offices, suspended classes—we are all affected. There…
COVID-19: Nurses need support from next week’s Ontario budget statement
On March 17, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mandating the immediate closure of everything—from recreation centres…
Federal support package: the pros, the cons, and the next shoe to drop
Here are some quick thoughts on the extensive package of emergency measures announced today by Prime Minister Trudeau, Finance Minister Morneau, and Bank of Canada…
The budget that wasn’t
Today, the Saskatchewan government was supposed to release its annual budget. Instead it will release only its spending plans, recognizing that its revenue numbers are—in…
What to make of the federal COVID-19 aid package
The federal government announced some unprecedented measures today in response to the economic hardship and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem bad now…
AFB 2020 as COVID-19 policy response: A plan to protect workers and the public from an unprecedented crisis
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COVID-19 exposes huge cracks in Nova Scotia’s labour protections
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the lack of paid sick leave for workers in our province, indeed our country. Whether employees have access to…
Economic Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Go Big, Go Fast
The health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic is of course the primary concern of Canadians and the first priority for government to address. But it is increasingly…
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