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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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New report questions economic benefits of cruise industry for the Maritimes
Halifax, NS The Maritimes experienced an 1800 percent increase in cruise passenger numbers between 1990 and 2008. However, the author of a new Canadian Centre…
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Minimum Wage: Staying the course right decision
The Minimum Wage Review Committee, with representatives from labour and business organizations at the table, is an example of how public policy should be made…
Stay the Course, Raise the Minimum Wage
CCPA-NS’ Response to the Minimum Wage Review Committee’s Report Download 134.37 KB
Energy security in the residential sector (Part 2 – Nova Scotia)
Rapid responses to heating emergencies Download 1.39 MB 34 pages
Energy security in the residential sector (Part 1 – Fundamentals)
Rapid responses to heating emergencies Download 854.92 KB 24 pages
We need protection now against home heating emergencies – say authors of new reports
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT – Part 1 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT – Part 2 Halifax, N.S. – Our safety…
Poverty-reduction plan smart economics
“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will have food for a lifetime.”…
Repaying debt might not be best use of offshore money
As announced on Sunday, July 11, Nova Scotians are finally going to benefit from the good fortune of having fossil fuels not far from our…
Invisible women, concrete barriers
Refugee women in Nova Scotia Imagine that your child has a broken arm and you have to wait two weeks to seek medical treatment. Imagine…
La prospérité en Nouvelle-Écosse ne profite pas à tous
CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. HALIFAX – La productivité des travailleurs néo-écossais a augmentée de manière importante dans les dernières décennies, contribuant à un…
Nova Scotians shut out of prosperity
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – Nova Scotians are working harder and smarter but the majority have been denied the fruits of…
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