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Canada 150: Reconciling who we are with who we want to be
We all want to feel good about what Canada stands for. From progress on LGBTQ rights, to communities coming together to support…
The energy industry’s insatiable thirst for water threatens First Nations’ rights
In early May, evidence emerged that natural gas companies had built dozens of large dams during a poorly regulated building spree. As…
How badly does the world need oil? Introducing the Fossil Fuel Dependence Index
The production and consumption of oil, gas and coal has been one of the primary drivers of global growth and development for…
Fast Facts: The Pallister Government and the Path to Reconciliation Act
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday June 8th. On Friday May 26, I attended an impromptu event organized by supporters…
Nova Scotia: Beyond the ballot box
The morning after the Liberals won another majority government in Nova Scotia, a headline on the CBC Nova Scotia website read: “Nova…
The cost of austerity budgeting in pre-election NS
It seems that many in the media barely glanced at last week’s Nova Scotia budget. The rationale was that because it would…
The Monitor, May/June 2017
Views of Canada at 150 Download 7.48 MB There is an important difference between celebration and commemoration. In considering Canada 150, the…
Five things to know about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Late last week, federal, provincial and territorial governments jointly celebrated the conclusion of a new internal trade deal they’re calling the Canadian…
Uber No Solution for Winnipeg
Analysis of taxi and transport Conservative forces in the provincial legislature and at Winnipeg City Hall are combining to enable ride-sharing services…
Education vs. groceries
University student food insecurity in Manitoba For full citations and figures read PDF A recent study conducted at the University of Manitoba…
$5.2 million in political donations and more than 22,000 lobbying contacts
Study reveals scale of influence by fossil fuel industry on BC government, public officials READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – A…
Fast Facts: Caring for Home Care in Manitoba
In January, the government released the Toews report The Future of Home Care Services in Manitoba. The report was commissioned by the…