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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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Assessing Prince Edward Island’s Fiscal Situation
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Promises, tax cuts and difficult choices
According to a report the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released last week Nova Scotia is performing very poorly on the issue of reducing child…
Slow progress wins Nova Scotia a failing grade in the fight against child poverty among Canadian provinces
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX–A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that Canada and Nova Scotia have lost ground…
Promises to Keep
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 1989-2001 Download 132.36 KB
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Cruise ship industry not a panacea for port cities
Study says industry growth will slow, governments should be realistic about economic expectations (Halifax) A report released by the CCPA today finds that Canadian ports…
Charting A Course
The Cruise Industry, the Government of Canada, and Purposeful Development Download 239.86 KB45 pages
NS tax cut increases inequality between Halifax and rest of the province and between women and men
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives the Hamm government’s…
Nova Scotia’s 10% income tax cut
Minimal benefit to low income taxpayers but a windfall to wealthy CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released…
Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Income Tax Cut (Part 2)
The Distribution of the Nova Scotia Tax Cut by Gender and County Download 311.58 KB11 pages
Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Income Tax Cut (Part 1)
The Distribution of the Nova Scotia Tax Cut by Income Download 121.11 KB8 pages
Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget rejects income tax cut–invests in improved services and tax reform
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX: According to the Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget, prepared by the by the Canadian Centre for Policy…
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