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Minimum wage workers across Canada face out-of-control rents that far exceed their income
Province Minimum wage (Oct. 2023) Rental wage for 1 bedroom Rental wage for 2 bedroom B.C. $16.75 $29.96 $35.90 Ontario $16.55 $28.50 $32.63 Alberta $15.00…
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A Decade of Migrant Care Worker Programs
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Canada’s Broken Promises to Migrant Care Workers—More Pilot Programs Not a Solution—
VANCOUVER — The federal government must ensure that just-announced pilot programs for migrant care workers are not the latest in a series of failed such programs,…
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What is the “rental wage” in my neighborhood?
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Gazan’s basic income bill could be a game-changer in fight against poverty in Canada
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Caring for the Future
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It’s a housing crisis. Why are cities like Vancouver still banning apartments in most areas?
Vancouver is the epicentre of BC’s housing crisis and shortage. So why does the city still effectively ban new apartment buildings on most of its…
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Nuclear war is a real risk again. Policymakers and the press need to act accordingly.
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Challenging Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan to Do Better
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Capital gains tax increase is a step towards a fairer tax system in Canada
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The Trudeau Record: Promise v. Performance
The record of what has been done–and what hasn’t–will surprise even well-informed readers. The book is on shelves now. Readers should check out their local…
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