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Nova Scotia Office
Working toward an economically & socially just Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia office of the CCPA opened its doors in 1999. We raise debate and propose progressive economic & social policy alternatives that will get us closer to achieving a more economically and socially just—as well as environmentally sustainable—province and Atlantic region.
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If NSCAD were a paper mill
As students in Quebec continue their 14 week strike, students in Nova Scotia continue to be reminded that post-secondary education is not a priority for…
HST cut in Nova Scotia: Detracting from real debate about our future
The Nova Scotia government has just announced that it will cut the HST by 1% next year and 1% the following year. This cut will…
Alternative Budget Provides path for Nova Scotia to Move Forward to Fairness
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Twelve Things You Should Know about Nova Scotia’s Fiscal Situation
Nova Scotia Alternative Budget 2012 Backgrounder To help Nova Scotians fully understand the fiscal situation and the full range of choices this government has, the…
Understanding the provincial budget
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE Halifax, NS – Tomorrow, when the government releases their budget, there will be a lot of talk about getting “Back…
Workers Earning Minimum Wage in Nova Scotia Getting a Raise
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Nova Scotia Alternative Budget 2012
Forward to Fairness Download 2.28 MB85 pages This document shows Nova Scotians that minor changes in government spending could have a major impact on the…
Alternative Budget Moves Nova Scotia Forward, Not Back
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives–Nova Scotia released its 2012 alternative provincial budget today. In contrast to the…
Nova Scotian Workers Need Improved Standards
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Labour Standards Reform in Nova Scotia
Reversing the War Against Workers Download 869.5 KB38 pages This report by Kyle Buott, Larry Haiven and Judy Haiven, confirms that standards for Nova Scotia’s…
Standards for Workers in Nova Scotia Not Up to Par
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) released a new report today showing that standards…
New Brunswick at a Crossroads
Progressive Income Tax, a Clear Choice Download 625.73 KB12 pages New Brunswick is at a crossroads. Moving toward a more progressive income tax formula is…
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