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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).

Alternative Provincial Budget for Nova Scotia – balancing priorities
HALIFAX - The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released its ‘alternative budget’ today. The NS Alternative Budget Working Group, which is comprised of a coalition of academics...
September 20, 2009 | Nova Scotia Office
Inflation-obsessed central bank could impede Canada’s recovery: report
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is not up to the challenges brought on by the world financial crisis, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. According to the report,...
September 14, 2009 | National Office
Study shows growing gap between the richest and poorest families: 2003-2006
Regina — For the past thirty years, the richest in the province have secured the lion’s share of Saskatchewan’s economic growth, while those at the lower end of the income spectrum have made few...
September 3, 2009 | Saskatchewan Office
Recession sidelines policies to address women’s poverty: study
OTTAWA—Canada still has shockingly high rates of women’s poverty but the recession seems to have sidelined anti-poverty policies, says a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (...
September 1, 2009 | National Office
Spending cuts would kill thousands of jobs and deepen recession
(Vancouver) In the wake of Tuesday’s Throne Speech signaling major cuts in public spending, a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) cautions that cuts will only make...
August 27, 2009 | BC Office
“Shadow banking” system must be regulated, says report
OTTAWA—It’s time for the “shadow banking” system to come out of the closet and be regulated, just as the banks are, says a report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (...
August 27, 2009 | National Office
The Sky is Falling, the Sky is Falling... or is it?
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Today’s launch of the interim report of the government’s “independent” review of the province’s finances is an exercise in cynical political manipulation, says a new report...
August 17, 2009 | Nova Scotia Office
Canada’s recession a he-cession, says new CCPA report
OTTAWA—Prime working age men are bearing the brunt of Canada's recession, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). According to the report, 71% of those who...
July 25, 2009 | National Office
Canada’s EI benefits well below OECD average: study
OTTAWA—Employment Insurance benefits in Canada are well below the OECD average, says a new study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The study, by...
June 30, 2009
New report calls for independent credit rating agencies
OTTAWA—Credit rating agencies (CRAs) must be independent in order to be effective, says a new report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
The report,...
June 11, 2009 | National Office

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