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What is a just transition, and why does it matter?
Alberta is trying to provoke a showdown with the feds over just transition legislation. What does that mean, anyway?
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Manitobans want to maintain education property taxes to pay for public education
For Immediate Release (Winnipeg, Treaty One): Manitobans want the provincial government to keep the money earmarked for the Education Property Tax Rebate and spend it…
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Student debt is out of control in Canada
The history of student debt in Canada paints a dire picture of a worsening situation for students and graduates. It’s time governments take it seriously.
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Your inflation dollars may not be going where you think: report
Most price increases are going to corporate profits in mining, oil and gas extraction CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Of every dollar spent…
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Where are your inflation dollars going?
About the authorDavid MacdonaldDavid joined the CCPA as its Senior Ottawa Economist in 2011, although he has been a long time contributor as a research…
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Saskatchewan politicians love meaningless words
It’s hard to interpret recent political announcements as anything other than deceptive
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A public vs. private battle is brewing in Saskatchewan education
Religious education in Saskatchewan is leading a charge against public education. Can communities fight back?
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In education, does more choice actually equal more freedom?
Time to take a red pen to this equation and correct it accordingly, so that accessibility can be reintroduced into the equation.
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Budget 2023: What if Ontario aimed to be average?
Imagine how much better things could be if Ontario just aimed to be average, rather than low, on public spending
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Financialization of housing must be confronted
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press January 12, 2023 Government housing policy preferences are based on values, the most fundamental being the extent to…
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With a new premier at the helm, the BC government has an opportunity to shift its housing policy into high gear. One of the most…











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