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Working toward a socially and economically just British Columbia
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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Does size matter? Study challenges belief that big government hurts economic growth
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Ottawa) Would cutting taxes even further boost Canada’s economic performance? Would introducing a new social program like early…
Dangerous Skies
Sometime in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Paul Martin may ignore public opinion and commit Canada to participate in the Bush administration’s plans to…
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Putting Economic Policy Back on the Election Table
In the 2004 election, economic issues have not been front and centre. Accountability, rights issues and health care have dominated the stage, while the economy…
Who’s to blame for rising homelessness?
There has been considerable reaction to federal NDP leader Jack Layton’s comments linking Liberal government housing policy and the deaths of homeless people. While Layton’s…
It’s time for an inheritance tax
Are you going to inherit $1 million? Well, if you are, you’re safe — even with the new NDP inheritance tax proposal. Alarm bells have…
What will the election mean for Canada’s kids?
With a federal campaign on, promises are flying faster than the puck at a playoff game. Most recently, Paul Martin pledged several billion dollars for…
Canada should resist the “big push” for deeper integration with the US
With Prime Minister Paul Martin about to make a major trip to Washington, many influential business leaders and prominent think-tanks are offering him advice on…
Making Early Childhood Development a Priority
Lessons from Vancouver Download 563.85 KB 12 pages
Ottawa takes baby steps while BC backtracks on child care
“I have tried 5 different babysitters. I wish I could send my child back to the daycare centre; he loved it there – but when…
Has BC’s economy turned the corner?
Over the past three years, BC’s public policy landscape has been reshaped. The Campbell government has implemented wide-ranging measures–most of which have been long sought…
BC’s economy shows signs of life, but no boom on the horizon
External factors continue to drive province’s economic fortunes READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver) A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives…
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