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Spending cuts would kill thousands of jobs and deepen recession
Report calculates economic and social impacts of limiting deficit during recession CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) In the wake of Tuesday’s Throne…
“Buy American” bogeyman: Instead of fretting about US purchasing policies, we should focus on stimulating Canada’s economy and local communities
Who knew? It turns out the biggest threat to the Canadian economy and jobs is not collapsed global financial institutions, weak markets, lack of innovation…
The Ministry of Labour’s fight to hide Employment Standards violations makes a mockery of the Freedom of Information process
Update: Since publication of this editorial the Ministry of Labour has reviewed its decision to not waive the records production fee, and has decided to…
New Campbell government needs to make poverty reduction a focus
During the recent provincial election campaign, Premier Campbell was repeatedly asked by reporters and citizens if a re-elected Liberal government would bring in a comprehensive…
UBC and Canadian think tank receive $1 million to create effective, equitable green policies
(Vancouver) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are winners of a $1-million grant from the Social Sciences…
Beware of sales pitch for unnecessary CT scans
I sometimes wonder if former prime minister Brian Mulroney still feels any pain. Back in 2005, Mulroney received full-blown chest surgery after having undergone a…
Towards an Enhanced and More Accessible Home Support System for BC’s Seniors
Download 551.09 KB18 pages Home support services improve quality of life for frail seniors and people with chronic conditions or disabilities, and help prevent their…
Response to the Recession
Rescue the economy, protect people, and plan for the future Many items in the Canadian federal government’s economic stimulus package depend on how individual decisions…
Message to Health Minister: Enough with the numbers game – it’s time to deal with serious problems in seniors’ care
With an election on, it’s no surprise that the provincial government is claiming success on everything from the environment to the economy. But one area…
Make poverty reduction the focus of economic stimulus plans
A growing chorus of voices from across BC is calling on all political parties to commit to a provincial poverty reduction plan with legislated targets…
Understanding the Link Between Welfare Policy and the Use of Food Banks
Download 400.98 KB34 pages This report examines who uses food banks in Canada and how food bank use relates to changes in government welfare policy.…
BC Commentary: A Review of Provincial Social and Economic Trends
Spring 2009, Volume 12, Number 2: Focus on STV Download 644.35 KB12 pages Inside this pre-election special edition: BC’s Growing Gap Vanilla, No Sprinkles: A…
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