“We need the CCPA to remind us that our dreams of a decent, egalitarian society are reasonable — indeed that with a little work, they are practical. And I love that practicality, that protection of the dream of the possible.”
— Naomi Klein
More than ever, Canada needs a budget that allows us to take back our future and to restore a sense of the public good — a sense that we can do better together rather than continuing on the dead-end path of austerity and market-driven “solutions” that don’t benefit the majority of Canadians.
Since 1994, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has produced such a vision. Each year, the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) is created with the participation and support of researchers, activists, and a broad spectrum of civil society leadership — representing millions of people living in Canada.
The AFB is about demythologizing budget-making. It's about public accountability and collaboration. And it's about the millions of people living and working in Canada. This alternative vision demonstrates in a concrete and compelling way that by working together, we can do better.
On March 12, the CCPA will release the 2013 Alternative Federal Budget. And this year, you can help!
Here's how:
- Join our Thunderclap (What's a Thunderclap? Find out here.)
- Like us on Facebook and share our posts (There will be infographics!)
- Follow, comment, and re-tweet us on Twitter, and use the tag #afb2013 to tell us about the kind of budget you want for Canada!