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In addition to our formal news releases (below), you can get informal news about CCPA's activities from our Updates. You can also view news releases and updates from specific CCPA offices across Canada or from specific projects and inititatives (such as The Growing Gap, Climate Justice, Alternative Federal Budget, and others).

L’écart de richesse atteint un sommet au Québec
MONTRÉAL, 19 mai – L’écart actuel entre les revenus des riches et les revenus des autres Québécois.e.s est le plus grand jamais observé depuis 30 ans et pourrait bien croître à cause de la...
May 19, 2010 | National Office
New study outlines path to renewable electricity in Saskatchewan
Regina —The Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ series "Transforming Saskatchewan's Electricity Future" was launched with the publication of "Sustainability is...
May 11, 2010 | Saskatchewan Office
Regulation needed for credit card companies: report
OTTAWA—The new federal Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada doesn’t do enough to protect consumers or address the stability of the payments system, says a new report by...
May 7, 2010 | National Office
2010 living wage shows the real costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver
(Vancouver) $18.17 is the 2010 family living wage, according to a report released today that calculates an hourly wage based on the real costs of raising a family in Vancouver.
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May 4, 2010 | BC Office
Federal government undermining workplace safety: study
OTTAWA—On the eve of the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is releasing two studies highlighting the need for improved...
April 27, 2010 | National Office
Le gouvernement fédéral mine la sécurité au travail selon une étude
OTTAWA – La veille du Jour de deuil national à la mémoire des travailleurs morts au travail, le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives (CCPA) dévoile deux études qui soulignent la...
April 27, 2010 | National Office, BC Office
Richest 20% of BC households have biggest carbon footprint
(Vancouver) The richest 20% of BC income earners are responsible for almost double the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of those in the lowest income group, according to a new Climate Justice...
April 22, 2010 | BC Office
Saskatchewan labour laws violate Charter: Study
Regina — The Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is releasing University of Regina business administration professor S. Muthu’s study, Restoring the Bargain:...
April 21, 2010 | Saskatchewan Office
Proposed Canada-EU trade agreement a threat to procurement and public services: report
OTTAWA—The proposed Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) poses a serious threat to Canada’s procurement policies and a broad range of public services, says a new report from...
April 19, 2010 | National Office
Expanding CPP most effective means of pension reform: report
OTTAWA—Expanding the Canada Pension Plan would be the most effective way to ensure all Canadian have adequate retirement incomes, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (...
April 14, 2010 | National Office

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