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Are the kids alright? Low-income and food insecurity rising among Ontario’s children
While the recent provincial election sparked numerous debates about the future of Ontario, one issue remained notably absent: the well-being of Ontario’s children.
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Income inequality is driving carbon emissions in Canada
Income inequality in Canada is difficult to ignore. Over the past few decades, the share of income controlled by the very few has grown significantly,…
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Supporting Community-Led Development in Manitoba
Despite the current challenges facing communities and research supporting the benefits of community-led development (CLD), Manitoba hasn’t had a functioning, comprehensive CLD strategy or dedicated…
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2023 Living Wage for Regina and Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ living wage calculation for Regina and Saskatoon is a little different from past years. That’s…
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Gazan’s basic income bill could be a game-changer in fight against poverty in Canada
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Press Release: Nova Scotia saw alarming increase in poverty and food insecurity—some of the highest in the country
Halifax/Kjipuktuk – Statistics Canada just released the most recent poverty and food insecurity data for 2022 and Nova Scotia’s rates are alarming. Some of the highlights…
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Will the capital gains tax change affect you? Only if you’re part of Canada’s 0.13 per cent.
While the business lobby is trying to spin the reduced tax break on capital gains into a middle class issue, it isn’t.
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The Cost of Poverty in Manitoba
Health costs $347 million Crime $197 million Opportunity Costs $1.6 billion Intergenerational $324 million Total cost of poverty in Manitoba $2.5 billion Cost per Manitoban $1,952 Poverty cost as a percent of Manitoba’s GDP…
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No need to sacrifice life’s pleasures
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press March 25, 2024
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Beyond Recovery: A paradox in COVID-19 pandemic recovery | Panel discussion
This year we published A paradox in COVID-19 pandemic recovery: Increased precarity of women hotel workers in British Columbia. Join us for a panel discussion featuring the…
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Families Deserve Action to End Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia
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