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Managing Oil Wealth
The Alberta/Canada Model vs. the Norwegian model The post-2000 petroleum-led resource boom is substantially reshaping the Canadian economy. It has driven up the dollar exchange…
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The Big Banks’ Big Secret
Estimating government support for Canadian banks during the financial crisis Download 2.14 MB46 pages Throughout the 2008-2010 financial crisis, Canadian banks were touted by the…
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Canada’s secret bank bailout revealed
OTTAWA—A study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) estimates the previously secret extent of extraordinary support required by Canada’s banks during…
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Dévoilement du sauvetage secret des banques du Canada
CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. OTTAWA – Dans une étude dévoilée aujourd’hui par le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives (CCPA), les auteurs calculent l’ampleur auparavant…
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Poverty Reduction: Even Alberta joins the fold. When will BC?
With Alison Redford’s big re-election as Alberta premier last week, Alberta will now join the ranks of provinces with a comprehensive poverty reduction plan. This…
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Climate change will shape BC in 2035, one way or another
I have an oped in today’s Vancouver Sun as part of its BC in 2035 series. Climate change will shape BC in 2035, one way or another…
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The Opacity of Tory Transparency
“The time for accountability has arrived.” These were the first words written by Stephen Harper in the Conservatives’ 2006 Election Platform, “Stand Up for Canada.”…
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Is the Plan Nord really an economic development tool for Québec?
Source of investment Amount ($G) Hydro-Québec 47 Private partner / Caisse de dépôt 33 Government of Québec 2
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Atlantic Canadians Agree: Inequality is a Public Issue
Region BC AB MB+SK ON QC ATL CAN Score 80% 70% 78% 76% 79% 81% 77% Region BC AB MB+SK ON QC ATL CAN Score…
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Working for a Living Wage 2012
Making Paid Work Meet Basic Family Needs in Metro Vancouver Download 1.33 MB8 pages Please note: The updated 2019 Living Wage report is now available. Attachments Living Wage…
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2012 living wage calculation shows the real costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. From the Living Wage for Families Campaign VANCOUVER – For families with young children, the costs of basic necessities like…
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PBO Strikes Again
I wanted to tip my hat to the hard working folks at the PBO for a particularly revealing Economic and Fiscal Outlook that was published today. While…
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