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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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Nova Scotia makes poor showing on child poverty – report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX: Child poverty in Nova Scotia has increased for the fourth year running and now stands at 20.7…
In whose hands is our energy policy?
Energy ministers from across Canada recently met in St. Andrews, N.B. Media coverage of the meeting noted that the agenda included golf and a lobster…
Unions are still our best hope
When it comes to workers and unions there is good and bad news. The good news is that polls show that Canadians’ approval of unions…
Nova Scotia’s energy strategy out of date: report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (HALIFAX) Nova Scotia needs to revise its energy strategy, according to a report released today the Canadian Centre…
Securing our energy future?
A review of Nova Scotia’s energy sector in 2004 Download 294.61 KB23 pages Attachments Response to Cecil Clarke, NS Minister of Energy
Let’s make day care a great place to learn
CANADIANS ARE increasingly aware of how important the early years are to the development of children. We know that children’s future educational and career opportunities…
Is globalization losing momentum?
Canadians have been told for years by politicians and business leaders that we have no choice but to adjust to the dictates of economic globalization.…
Nova Scotians subsidizing minimum wage employers: report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has not had a real minimum wage increase in more than 20 years, according to…
Time for a Real Raise
The Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Download 205.89 KB17 pages
Scandal, politics and democracy
At one level the current parliamentary furor is partisan politics at its worst. Stephen Harper is taking advantage of the scandal to boost the fortunes…
NS budget must put people first
The Hamm government releases its provincial budget today. The finance minister has already told us that it will be balanced. But this is not a…
Repairing the Nets
Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget 2005-06 Download 730.9 KB34 pages
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