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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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From the ground up: Building a successful Early Learning and Child Care System in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia government has announced that it will introduce a new free pre-primary program for children turning four by the end of December 2017.…
Halifax can be a living wage leader
Halifax City Council should heed their staff’s recommendation to “engage external stakeholders and conduct further investigation on whether or not to adopt an employee compensation/living…
Nova Scotia: Beyond the ballot box
The morning after the Liberals won another majority government in Nova Scotia, a headline on the CBC Nova Scotia website read: “Nova Scotia teachers ‘worried…
Income Assistance in Nova Scotia: From last resort to repairing the social safety net
While it is easy to get distracted by rhetoric during an election campaign, people want and need to understand how party platforms would affect their…
The politics of anti-poverty policies in Nova Scotia
The upcoming provincial election has thrust into the spotlight various debates about how to best address poverty in Nova Scotia: wage increases, social programs, tax-based…
The cost of austerity budgeting in pre-election NS
It seems that many in the media barely glanced at last week’s Nova Scotia budget. The rationale was that because it would not be put…
Next Nova Scotia government must prioritize transition to green economy
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax—With the looming federal government deadline for provinces to institute their own carbon pricing scheme or have it…
Nova Scotia budget invests in dribs and drabs while economy stagnates
Yesterday, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Finance proudly stood up to table a tiny surplus, and to convince us that a stable economy is good. However,…
Nova Scotia deserves a budget that invests in the public interest
Next week the Nova Scotia government will table its budget that is forecast to have no deficit. This is no measure of good government when…
We have a better budget for Nova Scotia
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released its annual Nova Scotia Alternative Budget today, a week in…
Nova Scotia Alternative Budget 2017
Building Green, Inclusive, Thriving Communities Download 1.16 MB56 pages This year’s Nova Scotia Alternative Budget is being released a week in advance of the current…
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