• May 2007: In Defence of Red Tape

    Regulations absolutely essential for Canadians’ health and safety Deregulation is one of neoliberalism’s five big initiatives (free trade, privatization, service cuts, and tax cuts make…

  • May 2007: Canada’s Lack of Affordable Housing

    Rent supplements help, but only if landlords cooperate There are many ways in which money for affordable housing can be put to use. Three key…

  • Whose Canada?

    Continental Integration, Fortress North America, and the Corporate Agenda Download 113.26 KB592 pages Questions and concerns regarding the scope and depth of Canada’s relationship with…

  • Trade Balances and Jobs

    Canada, the U.S. and China Download 100.12 KB3 pages About the authorErin Weir

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    The Manitoba Community Economic Development Lens

    Local Participation and Democratic State Restructuring Download 420.13 KB About the authorsByron M. SheldrickKevin Warkentin

  • FastFacts: Manitoba Election 2007

    Sorting Through the Smoke and Mirrors Download 475.07 KB 2 pages About the authorShauna MacKinnon

  • Sticker Shock: BC Hydro customers in for big electricity bill surprises

    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (VANCOUVER) BC Hydro customers can expect their electricity bills to escalate dramatically in coming years, thanks to the…

  • Sticker Shock

    The Impending Cost of BC Hydro’s Shift to Private Power Developers About the authorJohn CalvertJohn Calvert is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health…

  • FastFacts: Tuition Fees

    A Regressive Flat Tax Download 476.83 KB2 pages About the authorHugh MackenzieEconomist Hugh Mackenzie is a Research Associate with the CCPA’s National Office. Follow Hugh…

  • Trenton plant needs sustainable solutions

    The closure by U.S.-based Greenbrier of the TrentonWorks railcar plant is a major setback for the local economy. Company officials claim they had no choice,…

  • FastFacts: Manitoba Budget 2007

    A Budget Without Courage Download 462.44 KB 2 pages About the authorsPete HudsonShauna MacKinnon