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The CCPA is a non-partisan research institute producing research and analysis to help policy-makers, activists, and Canadians make informed decisions.
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News deprivation
The last 16 years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. Now 2.5 million Canadians don’t have access to local news. That’s a problem for our democracy.
The latest research, analysis and commentary on issues that matter to you
CCPA Updates-
Manitoba Budget 2025
Budget 2025 takes further steps towards repairing public services while also providing stimulus for the provincial economy to counter 25% tariffs from the United States…
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A eulogy for carbon pricing–and what comes next
Canada’s bold experiment with carbon pricing is over, pulled by new Prime Minister Mark Carney to remove a controversial wedge issue before the coming federal…
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CCPA Ask Us Anything webinar
CCPA non-partisan, independent policy experts will answer your questions about interprovincial trade barrier myths, jobs, getting social supports on the policy agenda and more!
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Canada Free Trade Agreement amendments: A race to the bottom
One of the most egregious components of the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) is the restriction that governments should demonstrate that any new regulations they…
Hard-hitting news from our offices
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Privation d’information
Les 16 dernières années n’ont pas été tendres pour les médias locaux au Canada. Ce rapport crée un nouvel ensemble de données qui…
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A message from Nora Loreto, CCPA Board Chair, and Jason MacLean, Secretary-Treasurer, on the closure of the B.C. office of CCPA
The past year has been challenging for the CCPA, culminating in the closure of the B.C. office in February 2025. This letter…
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Canada’s proposed high speed rail shouldn’t be a public private partnership
The federal government’s announcement on February 19 that it will pursue an electrified high speed rail (HSR) project from Toronto to Quebec…
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Manitoba Budget 2025
Budget 2025 takes further steps towards repairing public services while also providing stimulus for the provincial economy to counter 25% tariffs from…
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Whoever wins the election, Ontario must reinvest in post-secondary education
Ontario’s universities and colleges are in a state of financial crisis. Across the province, post-secondary institutions, citing a lack of revenue needed…
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CCPA Nova Scotia Annual Report
2024 marked CCPA Nova Scotia’s 25th anniversary. Over these 25 years, we’ve made an incredible impact, becoming a trusted source of knowledge…
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