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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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Halifax Regional Municipality needs to fully implement a living wage policy
Time for a Giant Leap Forward for Workers’ Wages in Nova Scotia
Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2023
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Unprecedented increases to living wages—New Report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax/Kjipuktuk—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia has released its annual living wage update for Nova Scotia. The…
Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2023 update
Working for a living, not living to work Download 1.22 MB 37 pages Nova Scotia’s living wages are calculated annually to reflect changing living expenses. Nova…
Canadian Living Wage Framework
The National Living Wage Framework includes a consistent living wage definition, calculation methodology and strategy for recognizing corporate and community leadership who commit to pass a living wage policy. …
A Critical Assessment of Virtual Mental Health Care for Rural Nova Scotians
Download 1.17 MB8 pages The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on mental health and healthcare systems across Nova Scotia and the country. While demand…
Filling Data Gaps in the Nova Scotia Housing Crisis
As it stands, the province relies on small non-profits for data collection—we need more to address the crisis.
Lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia requires urgent action
It’s time for the provincial government to step up for tenants
CCPA-NS Annual Report 2022
Download 1.03 MB 13 pages In 2022 the NS Office published on a range of important policy issues including reimagining the role of Immigration retention…
Eastern Canada needs to speed up its climate transition
Organized opposition has already put the stop to a number of fossil fuel projects in Eastern Canada—it’s time to put the stake through the industry as a whole.
Mapping Fossil Fuel Lock-In and Contestation in Eastern Canada
Download 1.42 MB33 pages In partnership with the CCPA-British Columbia and the Corporate Mapping Project, this report highlights fossil fuel lock-in in Eastern Canada mapping the…
New report shines light on the state of fossil fuel industry in Eastern Canada – an overlooked region in energy transition debates
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT [HALIFAX/ Kjipuktuk, June 6, 2023] – Despite Eastern Canada being highly invested in oil and gas production, the region…
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