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Research for Communities #5
Women, Work, and the New Economy Download 664.93 KB4 pages
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Research for Communities #6
Preparing a Disadvantaged Workforce for the New Economy Download 1.59 MB4 pages
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Many Canadians may be forced to work longer, delay retirement—report
OTTAWA—As the leading edge of the baby boom generation reaches its late 50s, concern is growing about labour shortages and the affordability of pension programs.…
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FastFacts: Selling Off Assets is No Way to Build Capacity
Municipalities Buckling to the Privatization Illusion Download 34.15 KB 2 pages
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Softwood deal will spur more raw log exports
The recent vote in the House of Commons ratifying the softwood lumber agreement with the United States may bring temporary relief in Canada’s long running…
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FastFacts: Federal Government Spending Cuts A Step Backward for High Risk Communities
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Why the Conservatives are cutting spending now
Suffering from fiscal whiplash? First the Harper government tells us the 2005/06 surplus is $13.2 billion. Then on the same day, it announces large spending…
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Corporate-think co-opting co-ops?
Co-op Week, which runs Oct. 15-21, provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the role of co-operatives in our communities. Many Nova Scotians are…
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Not all school boards benefiting from increased spending—report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO—A report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that, despite the province’s $600 million…
