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On the Mend
The costs and benefits of an extension to the maximum duration of employment insurance sickness benefits Download 448.54 KB 16 pages In this paper we…
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LNG is incompatible with BC’s climate obligations
Now that we are in a sunny lull between the end of flooding season and the start of fire season, it’s time we had a…
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The Ford government’s superficial arguments against pharmacare
Ontario’s new Progressive Conservative government is rejigging OHIP+, a modest but promising pharmacare policy introduced by the previous Liberal government, allegedly to make more efficient…
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Living in the City
Documenting the Lived Experiences of the Island Lake Anishininew People Download 943.76 KB19 pages For First Nations peoples living in rural and remote areas, accessing…
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This morning, the BC government launched its new Emerging Economy Task Force. The 14 experts who make up the task force—including myself—have been asked to…
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Climate adaptation is critical for health, especially if you’re poor
About the authorsAlex PatersonCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
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Out of service: The case for a renewed STC
About the authorSimon EnochSimon Enoch is the senior researcher for Saskatchewan issues and policies. He holds a BA in Political Science, a Masters in Labour…
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Provincial Support for CED in Manitoba
The Experience of CED Practitioners Download 756.92 KB 32 pages This is a study of the previous provincial government’s policy approach to Community Economic Development…
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Fast Facts: As wealthiest speed past the rest of us
Manitoba needs to fight income inequality First published on CBC online July 8th, 2018 A Ferrari cruises down Portage Avenue past people lining the streets…
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Urgent action needed to control rent increases: Submission to the BC Rental Housing Task Force
On July 3rd, we shared our recommendations regarding BC’s Residential Tenancy Act and controlling rental costs in British Columbia with the BC Rental Housing Task…
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Supreme Court flattens spurious “free the beer” campaign
Photo by Camera Eye Photography (Flickr Creative Commons)
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Work Life: Everyone benefits everyone pays
It’s becoming difficult to keep up with the alarming developments unfolding in the US. But one in particular should be of great concern to Canadian…
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