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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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Investments in the care economy a missed opportunity in Nova Scotia budget
The pandemic has exposed the disastrous result of government cuts to vital investments, especially in health care and long-term care. Does the latest budget undo the damage?
Nova Scotia’s Child Care Sector Needs Urgent Investment
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a report today that provides evidence that without urgent investment we risk losing the child care spaces we…
Are you with us now? Questions for the new Nova Scotia Premier
As we remain in a state of emergency going on a year, here are our questions for the new premier of Nova Scotia.
Will Canada’s Federal Budget meet the COVID-19 Challenge?
A year ago, COVID-19 crashed the world economy. How and where the federal government invests now will determine if we “Build Back Better” or allow rampant inequality to persist.
2020 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia
Willful Neglect? Download 783.53 KB54 pages Canada has now passed the 30-year mark since the all-party resolution in the House of Commons to eliminate poverty among…
2020 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia: Willful Neglect?
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Increasing number of Nova Scotia children living in poverty—findings of the 2020 Report Card just released
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT December 9, 2020 Halifax/Wolfville– In Nova Scotia there are 41,370 children who live in poverty based on the…
Study Reveals $19.30 an Hour is a Living Wage in Charlottetown
HALIFAX, NS/CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI—In order to earn a living wage, a person working a full time, full year job in Charlottetown would need to be paid…
Charlottetown Living Wage 2020
Download 395.05 KB16 pages The living wage rate for Charlottetown, PEI is $19.30 per hour. This 2020 living wage is calculated to follow the principles and…
Your CCPA
Get to know Christine Saulnier This interview with Christine was originally published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Monitor. Office: Halifax, Nova Scotia Position: Director Years…
Many Dangers of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in Newfoundland and Labrador
Download 606.3 KB 57 pages Many Dangers of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in Newfoundland and Labrador provides evidence about these deals that should make Newfoundlanders and Labradorians very…
Newfoundland and Labrador takes a risky turn toward P3s—warns new report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax,NS/St.John’s, NL—A new report released today, Many Dangers of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in Newfoundland and Labrador provides evidence…
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