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Harper’s flawed federal securities regulation plan
Stephen Harper loves bragging about Canada’s stellar record of financial regulation. So it is a tad awkward to admit the architecture of…
The Latin American Revolution (Part VI)
Countries in Latin America move to regional integration “The people have risen like a great Lazarus… so let’s hurry with our unity,…
The Challenge for Progressives
Neoliberalism a colossal failure — it mustn’t be continued Once upon a time there was a global economic crisis. It was followed…
New study outlines path to renewable electricity in Saskatchewan
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Regina —The Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ series “Transforming Saskatchewan’s Electricity…
Fast Facts: Steeling the NDP’s resolve
Migrant farm workers need access to public healthcare As spring unfolds in southern Manitoba, we will soon see more than migratory birds…
Targeting generic instead of brand-name drugs not the best way to lower Ontario’s drug costs
The Ontario government has recently announced major changes to the way that it will pay for generic drugs. The aim is to…
U.S. and its Allies Foiled
Russia, China, Iran defeat U.S. in the “pipeline wars” A major reason for the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Afghanistan was the…
Trade vs. Fossil-Fuel Reductions
Main obstacles to climate action are in trade agreements Four years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper abandoned Canada’s Kyoto obligations in favour…
Federal government moving backwards in workplace safety
On April 28, the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job, we are reminded that although workplace injuries and…
Federal government undermining workplace safety: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—On the eve of the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job,…
Lies, damned lies and statistics — and your taxes
Last week, the Fraser Institute released its Consumer Tax Index report, which claims to show that the average Canadian family’s tax bill…
Financial markets must be regulated to avoid another Minsky moment: report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—In a report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), two prominent…