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Back-to-work legislation a threat to democracy
Recently two provincial governments have removed one of the most important democratic rights that Canadians enjoy – collective bargaining. Not only have British Columbia and…
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10th Alternative Federal Budget targets corporate cronyism, rebuilds Canada’s foundations
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–The 10th annual Alternative Federal Budget cuts to the heart of federal funding scandals – not with more tax cuts…
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Alternative Federal Budget 2004
Rebuilding the foundations Paul Martin is hailed as a fiscal magician by turning endless deficits into endless surpluses. But the cupboard is always miraculously bare…
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Show me the real numbers
Democratic reform and government Paul Martin has made democratic reform a hallmark of his leadership. According to the throne speech, the government promises to “make…
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Des menaces planent toujours sur les services postaux et d’autres services publics canadiens à l’OMC, selon une nouvelle étude
Malgré l’échec des négociations de l’OMC sur la politique de la concurrence et l’investissement suvenu lors de la dernière réunion ministérielle tenue à Cancun, les…
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December 2003: Making a Living
Canada’s social activists should mount a “living wage” movement The goal of many social reformers dedicated to improving conditions for the poor is to enable…
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Promises, tax cuts and difficult choices
According to a report the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released last week Nova Scotia is performing very poorly on the issue of reducing child…
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FTAA trade negotiators should heed lessons from NAFTA
OTTAWA-Trade ministers from Canada and 40 other countries in North, Central and South America are meeting in Miami this week to try to reach agreement…
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Alternative Federal Budget predicts substantial surpluses and spending room, despite Ottawa’s fear mongering
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–Despite John Manley and Paul Martin’s repeated warnings of a dismal fiscal outlook, the Alternative Federal Budget’s calculations show Canadians…
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Cruise ship industry not a panacea for port cities
Study says industry growth will slow, governments should be realistic about economic expectations (Halifax) A report released by the CCPA today finds that Canadian ports…
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Canada’s newspapers get failing grade for coverage of new prescription drugs
It’s hard to miss the explosion of media stories regarding miraculous new pharmaceuticals. But given that medicine can both help and harm, how reliable is…
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Fish farms no cure for BC’s economic ills
There is a mistaken perception among many British Columbians that BC’s wild fish stocks are dying and that we need salmon aquaculture to replace the…
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