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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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Nearly 50% of Nova Scotians earn less than a living wage—New Report
Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2022: Working for a Living, Not Living to Work READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Halifax/Kjipuktuk—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova…
Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2022
Working for a Living, Not Living to Work Download 546.48 KB 36 pages Nova Scotia’s living wages are calculated annually to reflect changing living expenses. Nova…
NS Solutions: News and Commentary from the CCPA’s NS Office, August 2022
In this issue: Putting continuity in continuing care Nova Scotia’s homecare system needs more public funding and oversight Priorities that should have been reflected in the Nova…
Action needed to address the low-wage economy—inaction has a collective price tag
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX – Today, in advance of a presentation to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Canadian Centre for Policy…
The impact of a low-wage economy on government revenue and expenses
Submitted to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, May 27, 2022 Download 179.99 KB7 pages Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, the Director of the Canadian Centre…
In Focus: Canada’s baby formula shortage is another blow for infant food security
Previously published in The Globe and Mail May 24, 2022 The topic of food insecurity for families with young children has made headlines in…
CCPA-NS Annual Report 2021
Download 1.34 MB 16 pages In 2021 the CCPA-NS published on a range of important policy issues including child care, labour, housing, poverty, and fiscal…
Nova Scotia health plan leaves out reproductive health
Having campaigned on a promise to fix Nova Scotia’s health care system, on April 22, 2022, new Premier Tim Houston, released Action for Health: A Strategic Plan for Nova Scotia. Despite its stated objective of establishing an “equitable and respectful health ecosystem”, the plan fails to include a single mention of women, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health.
Homelessness during a pandemic
Learning lessons for disaster preparedness in Nova Scotia Download 958.15 KB20 pages Authored by a team of researchers out of Dalhousie University, University of Toronto…
Homelessness during a pandemic: Learning lessons for disaster preparedness in Nova Scotia
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax, NS – Today, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released the report, Homelessness during a pandemic:…
Reflections on public provision and a radical revisioning of responsibility
Governments need to assume responsibility and lead the way
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