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Since forming in 1997, the Manitoba Office has established a reputation for working in collaboration with the community to conduct quality research that advances social justice and environmental sustainability.
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Let’s Put the Horse Before the Cart
Why we need investment in social infrastructure In July, 2012, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba was invited by the federal government to…
Tax Increment Financing and Social Enterprise
Promoting Equitable Community Revitalization in Winnipeg Currently, Manitoba is one of only two provinces in Canada that utilizes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a means…
Homelessness-Moving toward real solutions
This week, as we think about homelessness in our communities, let us commit ourselves to solutions. Real solutions. Beyond the spontaneous generosity of bus drivers…
Random Acts of Kindness Not Enough to Fight Inequality
It’s noteworthy how much media attention Mr. Doubledee’s random act of kindness is receiving. He and Mayor Katz were in New York this Saturday to…
Together we have CLOUT
Together we have CLOUT When a group of strong-willed and compassionate women join forces to work for social justice in their North End community in Winnipeg,…
The Cost of Learning–How does Manitoba Rank?
In the report titled Eduflation and the High Cost of Learning, CCPA researchers David Macdonald and Erika Shaker developed a Cost of Learning Index to…
Increasing Aboriginal Labour Market Participation
Making a case for Labour market intermediaries The Conference Board of Canada recently published a report titled Understanding the Value, Challenges, and Opportunities of Engaging…
Looming increases to food prices will create more challenges to reducing poverty in Manitoba
Early last year stories hit the news about the potential for food prices to rise throughout 2011. Commodities prices for wheat, corn, sugar, and others…
The Threat of Right-to-Work Laws and the Need for Social Solidarity
A major confrontation is shaping up between progressive elements of Canadian society associated with the trade union movement and social democracy, and anti-union organizations (many…
No Place Like Home: Housing in Manitoba
Why is housing important? And what are some of the housing challenges thatmany Manitobans face? This is a short but powerful 3-minute animated videothat speaks…
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