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How affordable is a university education in your province?
A new report from the CCPA’s Education Project tracks the affordability of university education across Canadian provinces. The study looks at trends in tuition and compulsory fees in...
September 11, 2012 | National Office, Ontario Office
A Sustainable Vision for Our Community: Alternative Municipal Budget for the Halifax Regional Municipality
A Sustainable Vision for our Community: Alternative Municipal Budget for the Halifax Regional...
August 29, 2012 | Nova Scotia Office
Next Up: Calling young leaders in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon
Next Up taking applications for 2012/13 programs in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon Next Up -- A leadership program for young people committed to social and environmental...
August 8, 2012 | BC Office, Saskatchewan Office
Bargaining Power and Job Quality in the United States
The age and educational attainment of the US workforce have increased significantly since 1979.  Since older and better educated workers generally have higher pay and better benefits, one...
August 3, 2012 | National Office
Crime and Declining Unionization
In an article entitled "Crime and the Decline of Unions," economics professors...
August 3, 2012 | National Office
Final Report Released on CAW-CEP New Union Project
The final report of the proposal committee for a new union combining the CAW and CEP...
August 3, 2012 | National Office
Low-income residents face housing challenges in Winnipeg's inner-city
In addition to the usual challenges of finding affordable, good quality housing that meets their needs, many low-income tenants have trouble maintaining their...
August 3, 2012 | Manitoba Office
Smashing the Stereotypes: Challenging Race and Gender in the Classroom
Quebec's striking students have raised arguments and concerns that get to the root of the debate about the kind of society we want to build—or the kind of society we areallowing to be...
August 2, 2012 | National Office
Improve seniors care to improve healthcare for all
Our latest study shows that BC seniors' access to home and community care continues to decline. Home and community care includes services like home nursing, residential care and home support that...
July 10, 2012 | BC Office
The Dark Side of Investment Agreements: Video
Movements around the world have put the spotlight on bailouts and tax evasion that have enriched the 1% at the expense of the 99% but this is only part of the picture. Now the Transnational...
July 6, 2012

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