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December 2003: The Vanishing Country (Part II of III)
Personal incomes rise much more slowly in free trade years The noted Canadian economist Pierre Fortin tells us that, “during the 1990s,…
BC’s social contract is being dismantled in revolutionary ways
With some recent privatization reversals, a number of business leaders and free market fundamentalists are concerned that the BC Liberals are backing…
Promises, tax cuts and difficult choices
According to a report the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released last week Nova Scotia is performing very poorly on the issue…
BC’s incredible shrinking Environment Minister
Joyce Murray — BC’s Minister of the “Environment” (formally Water, Land and Air Protection) — does not seem to wield a whole…
October 2003: Canadian Mining Companies Set to Destroy Ghana’s Forest Reserves
Under pressure from Canadian and U.S. mining companies, the Ghanaian government seems ready to pass legislation in June 2003 which will open…
A bad time to be poor
Welfare (social assistance) is a critical element of our social safety net. It is an expression of social solidarity–one of the ways…
Rising Job Tide Not Lifting Low-Wage Boats
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May 2003: West Paupans Oppressed by U.S. Multinational
An interview with John Rumbiak John Rumbiak is a supervisor for West Papua Institute for Human Rights Study and Advocacy (ELSHAM) based…
Premier Eves announces budget revision
Conservative Premier Ernie Eves today announced major revisions to his Government’s 2003 pseudo-budget, released just last week. In a move he described…
Low income earners in Nova Scotia need a raise
It’s time for Nova Scotians working for the minimum wage to get a big raise. A substantial increase in the wage will…
Not the year of the forest community
Premier Campbell announced in January that 2003 would be the “Year of the Forest.” BC’s forest companies, workers, and communities are hoping…
March 2003: Lula Bows to Wall Street
Brazil’s new “leftist” President moves right to keep U.S. happy Forty years after Brazil’s last leftist government was overthrown in a U.S.-backed…