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Sharing our realities: Life on disability assistance in BC
Both people with disabilities and those who work within the income assistance system say the effects of provincial government policy in British Columbia are demoralizing.…
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The introduction and evolution of child benefits in Canada
Child benefits have significant potential to reduce homelessness and the need for emergency shelter beds by putting more money into the hands of low-income parents.…
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Ontario budget is balanced, but province still in a fiscal straightjacket
With the 2017-18 Ontario budget officially tabled, the terms of the June 2018 provincial election have now been set — and it’s both a good…
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Metro Vancouver families face increasing child care and housing costs
(Vancouver) The wage needed to cover the costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver is virtually unchanged in the past year, however, child care…
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Working for a Living Wage 2017
Making Paid Work Meet Basic Family Needs in Metro Vancouver Download 2.83 MB 8 pages Please note: The updated 2019 Living Wage report is now available. Attachments Working…
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Fill a prescription or fill the gas tank? Affordability is a common concern for families across BC
Today, 11 communities across BC released their local living wage rates. A living wage is the hourly amount that two working parents with two young…
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The incredible shrinking role of government in BC
As BC’s political parties lay out their election platforms, media pundits tend to focus on the flurry of spending promises. But all this attention on…
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You must be kidding: Confronting key myths about Quebec’s child care system
Eighteen months into the federal government’s mandate, with several provincial elections approaching, child care is once again a topic of debate. And, inevitably, Quebec’s system…
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Searching for affordable housing in the 2017 BC election platforms
Housing affordability is one of the top issues for voters in the 2017 election campaign, particularly for those in pricey Metro Vancouver. While most of…
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Focus on Budget 2017
The government was well aware that many were dreading Budget 2017. Non-profit organizations, healthcare workers, educators and public sector workers in general were bracing for…
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Budget 2017: death by 1,000 cuts
Social Policy Lowlights Despite pundits’ claims that “its not as bad as it could be” there are a myriad of program cuts and tax cuts…
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Budget 2017/18 Health Care Changes Concerning
Changes to Manitoba’s Health Care system are coming fast and furious. This will invariably impact key services we all rely on and limit access to…
