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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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CCPA-NS Newsletter
Spring 2006 Download 59.4 KB 4 pages
What would they cut to pay for a tax cut in Nova Scotia?
In the runup to Rodney MacDonald’s first budget, business lobby groups are pushing for more tax cuts. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) has…
Will Nova Scotia Greens be up to green challenge?
Does Nova Scotia need a new political party? Some environmentalists think so. A founding convention for a Nova Scotia Green Party was recently held. Participants…
Our Winters of Discontent
Addressing the Problem of Rising Home Heating Costs Download 334.77 KB 38 pages
Low-income households still vulnerable to rising energy costs: report
HALIFAX: Low income households are still vulnerable to increased energy costs according to a report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).…
Conservative child-care plan comes at high price
Balancing child care and employment has become a growing challenge for households. Families are increasingly dependent upon two incomes. In 2003, more than 75 per…
Electoral turnout and turnoff
Another federal election is over and the House of Commons appears to reflect what on the surface many voters wanted – an end to 14…
CCPA-NS Newsletter
Fall 2005 Download 166.58 KB 5 pages
Single parent students have to choose between family needs and attending university
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX–Single parents face a monthly shortfall of between $180 and $415 while attending university according to study released today by…
Liberal plan runs counter to productivity
Federal Finance Minister Ralph Goodale recently launched the Liberals’ election campaign with the release of a mini-budget and a refurbished policy platform. The “plan for…
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2005
1989–2003 Download 507.71 KB20 pages
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