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The Neocolonization of Africa (Part II)
U.S. and China’s rivalry over Africa’s riches intensifies In my report on France’s invasion of Mali published in the March issue of…
Why BC’s lower-wage workers are struggling: The case for stronger employment standards
BC has acquired the “distinction” of being home to Canada’s largest income gap, highest poverty rate, and second highest child poverty rate. …
Gender gap leaves Canadian women “leaning in” for the next 228 years: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Without a change in public policy, Canada’s gender gap won’t go away anytime soon, says…
Seniors Fact Sheet: Housing
<Click here to download this fact sheet (PDF)> Affordable Housing Options for Seniors Living in BC Introduction BC’s provincial government has said…
Are Canadian investors headed for a carbon cliff?
An oped based on my and Brock Ellis’ recent report, Canada’s Carbon Liabilities, was published in iPolitics (alas, behind a pay wall): Canada’s economic development…
Federal spending cuts disproportionately focused on services: analysis
28,700 federal public service jobs to be cut by 2016 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Despite assurances by the federal…
Climate justice and BC’s political moment
The following is based on a talk at the Bring Your Boomers election forum on April 3 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, the…
The Weapons Makers On Display
Canada’s war industries flog their wares at big arms bazaar The glittering opulence and sheer pageantry of the Middle East’s largest arms…
Fiscal Debate in Québec: Myth busting and flak
Some myths are just so hard to debunk. For instance, people in Québec generally assume that they are the most taxed in…
CETA undermines Canada’s ability to benefit from increased international trade
The comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), now in the final stage of negotiations between Canada and the European Union, presents Canadians…
Fossil fuel divestment necessary in order to avoid “carbon bubble”: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Canada’s economy is experiencing a “carbon bubble” that could have significant consequences for Canada’s financial…
Austerity Through Infrastructure Cuts: Budget 2013
One of the most amazing things about this budget is that one of its three focuses is actually the opposite of what…