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The federal government’s coming “red tape review” is bad news
At the beginning of July, Shafqat Ali, president of Canada’s Treasury Board, announced the launch of a “red tape review” of regulations across federal departments…
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The case for pro-union public policy
Higher unionization rates don’t just benefit workers, evidence suggests they also offer broad social benefits like a cleaner environment and better health.
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What the 2025 living wage rates reveal
Labour Day is a time to reflect on working conditions and the vital role workers play in our society.
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A brief history of Canadian government strikebreaking
“You didn’t make any provisions before?” BNN Bloomberg host Andrew Bell asked Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau, sounding somewhat dumbfounded. “To ensure the passengers, or…
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Energy efficiency a better bet than pipelines
Against the backdrop of the deadly, devastating inferno engulfing northern Manitoba and escalating belligerence from the U.S., a lively debate is playing out over the…
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Is the law the last bastion of climate action?
The following is a re-print of the July 2025 edition of Shift Storm, the CCPA’s monthly newsletter which focuses on the intersection of work and…
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Affordable childcare without access is a false promise for Saskatchewan
In 2023, the Saskatchewan government was quick to claim credit as one of the earliest provinces to introduce $10 per day childcare fees as part…
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Elbows up, or bend the knee?
International political discourse in 2025 has been haunted by the spectre of Donald Trump and his brute force reshaping of global trade relationships to the…
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2025 Living wages for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: Too many workers struggle to make ends meet
Halifax/Kjipuktuk— The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released the 2025 Living Wages Report for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, providing…
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In Alberta, “parental rights” and privatization go hand in hand
In recent years, public education systems have become a battleground in a culture war fomented by the far right. The points of contention include manufactured…
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Canada needs a crown corporation for vehicle production
Donald Trump is an existential threat to Canada’s auto sector. As he bluntly stated during a meeting with the prime minister in May, “we don’t…
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Childcare deserts in Canada: find where your community fits in 2025
Canada’s federal child care program, which began rolling out in 2021, has two main goals: lower fees to $10 per day per child, and expand…
