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U.S. demand, privatization, pushing Canada toward continental electricity market
(OTTAWA) The desperate need for electricity in the U.S. is a powerful force behind the privatization of electricity in Canada, according to a new study released today. Written by economist...
July 5, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
Africa needs aid to fight preventable diseases
When G8 leaders meet next week in Kananaskis, the plight of Africa will be at the top of their agenda. They are expected to unveil an action plan in response to the New Partnership for Africa's...
June 20, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
Prominent economists challenge rationale for privatizing Hydro One
(Toronto) In a report released today, three prominent economists throw cold water on the "business case" that the provincial government has offered for privatizing Hydro One. The authors,...
May 31, 2002 | National Office, Ontario Office
Evidence shows public-private partnerships not a solution, experts
(Vancouver) A panel of experts from Britain, the U.S. and Canada on "public-private partnerships" (P3's) say that British Columbia should think twice before adopting the P3 model. Three of the...
May 30, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
Trade rules may prevent municipalities from implementing Walkerton recommendations
(OTTAWA) Municipalities may face unexpected barriers in implementing the Walkerton Inquiry recommendations to protect drinking water and agricultural lands due to the federal governments approach...
May 29, 2002 | National Office
CCPA says federal government's discussion paper shows meeting Kyoto won't mean economic ruin
(Vancouver) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says a federal government discussion paper on the economic costs and benefits of ratifying Kyoto confirms its own findings in a...
May 15, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
Study shows Canada can meet Kyoto and protect energy workers
(OTTAWA) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) has released a new study laying to rest the myth that tens of thousands of jobs will hit the scrap heap if the federal government...
April 30, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
New CCPA report highlights inequality in the global economy
(Ottawa) A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives sheds some light on the pressing issue of inequality in the global economy. The report, The Global Divide, comes as officials...
April 18, 2002 | National Office, BC Office
WTO services treaty expanding into public services and domestic regulation
OTTAWA--Senior government officials have just returned from a negotiating session in Geneva to expand the reach of the World Trade Organization's services agreement into areas usually considered...
March 28, 2002 | National Office
Provinces pursue deregulation of tuition fees, further limit access to higher education
OTTAWA--Differing provincial priorities reinforce imbalance in access to quality, publicly accountable higher education, according to an annual report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy...
March 25, 2002 | National Office

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