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Infographics: Seniors poverty and inequality
BC seniors are anything but a homogenous group. Large income and wealth inequalities exist among both seniors and working-age British Columbians—the defining problem we face…
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Infographics: Economic insecurity touches seniors’ lives in profound ways
Our photo essay, Economic insecurity touches seniors’ lives in profound ways (published alongside the study, Poverty and Inequality Among British Columbia’s Seniors) describes the lived experiences of…
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Refugee Claimants Require Temporary and Permanent Supports in Manitoba
We in Manitoba find ourselves in need of a serious discussion about how to coordinate services, including lodging, for the refugee claimants who are continuing…
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Ten things to know about the 2017 Alberta Budget
On 16 March 2017, the Alberta NDP government tabled its budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Whereas last year’s budget announced major new initiatives (such as the Alberta Child…
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Half of single BC seniors living on $25K or less per year
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As the BC election starts, where’s our collective head at?
Much of BC’s pre-election debate has coalesced around the free-for-all in corporate political donations—and understandably so, given the scale of the problem that’s been revealed…
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Uber No Solution for Winnipeg
Analysis of taxi and transport Conservative forces in the provincial legislature and at Winnipeg City Hall are combining to enable ride-sharing services such as Uber…
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Faking climate action: BC’s misleading forest gambit
In its August 2016 climate plan update—and subsequent advertising campaign—the BC government put forests front and centre. While this may sound positive, it is really…
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Attacks on public sector and public employees inflict just as much damage on the private sector
The labourer is worthy of his hire. —Luke.X.7
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Being Involved in Uninvolved Contexts
Refugee parent involvement in Children’s Education The involvement of refugee parents in their children’s education is crucial for academic success and community development. Yet, schools…
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Being Involved in Uninvolved Contexts
Refugee parent involvement in Children’s Education The involvement of refugee parents in their children’s education is crucial for academic success and community development. Yet, schools…
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Time to raise welfare rates: Debunking the BC government’s sorry excuses for inaction
April 1st marks the 10th anniversary since basic welfare benefit rates (also known as social assistance rates) were last increased in British Columbia. For a single…
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