OTTAWA—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), will have the following representatives available for federal budget commentary and analysis:
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David Macdonald, CCPA Senior Economist
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Katherine Scott, CCPA Senior Researcher
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Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, CCPA Researcher
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Alex Hemingway, CCPA-BC Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst
The CCPA’s 2019 Alternative Federal Budget, released during pre-budget consultations last year, shows how the federal government can afford to lift close to a million people out of poverty, raise revenues by closing unfair and expensive tax loopholes, implement single-payer universal pharmacare, and create 500,000+ jobs through progressive, cost-effective investments.
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The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-profit research institute that publishes reports, studies, and commentary on a wide range of public policy issues. CCPA has offices in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, and Vancouver. For more information or to arrange interviews contact: Alyssa O’Dell, CCPA Media and Public Relations Officer, at 613-563-1341 x 307, cell 343-998-7575 or media@policyalternatives.ca.
