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Established in 1997, the CCPA’s BC Office investigates key challenges facing our province through independent research, analysis and expertise. We propose real, workable solutions, and share our findings as widely as possible to advance social, economic and environmental justice – and to challenge the message that there is no alternative.
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Study shows power of media to shape public response to climate change
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) A new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at how the public responds to…
One year after the BC teachers’ strike, what’s happening for kids with special needs?
A key outcome of last year’s teachers’ strike was increased understanding of the phrase “class size and composition.” The public came to appreciate that teachers…
BC employment holds steady in August but anemic private sector hiring is a sign of economic weakness
Canada is officially in a recession and while BC is expected to sail through it relatively unscathed, the projected modest GDP growth performance does not seem to be translating…
“Sharing economy” businesses like Uber need to share the responsibilities too
Most business commentators have nothing but praise for the sharing economy, whose poster children include Uber and Airbnb. A growing number of tech start-ups are…
The best of all policies: my wish for the ideal platform
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3 worrisome facts about Canada’s economy beyond the drop in GDP
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The problem with the Fraser Institute’s consumer tax index
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Raising RRSP withdrawal limit no solution to unaffordable housing
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This election, let’s have a real debate about legalizing marijuana
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In our politics, telling the truth gets you in trouble
What’s that they say about the first casualty of war? You can obviously say the same for Canadian elections. Linda McQuaig, the prominent Toronto NDP…
Envisioning a Good, Green Life in BC: Lessons from the Climate Justice Project
Submission to the BC Climate Leadership Team
In our politics, telling the truth gets you in trouble
What’s that they say about the first casualty of war? You can obviously say the same for Canadian elections. Linda McQuaig, the prominent Toronto NDP…
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