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From limiting big spenders to silencing small spenders
How BC’s third party election advertising rules missed the mark The idea that everyone should be able to speak freely and that citizens should have…
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On average, who knew Wednesday was World Statistics Day?
I’ll bet I was one of the few people in British Columbia that was a little excited that last Wednesday was set aside to honour…
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Democracy and the power of voting
The last federal election holds the dubious distinction of hitting a new low for Canada: Only 58.8% of the population voted. The result was another…
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The loss of a kind and powerful person – Sandy Cameron
We at the CCPA are saddened by the recent death of Sandy Cameron. Sandy was one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I’ve ever…
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Fast Facts: The social and economic conditions that produce poor health
In a recent editorial (“Aboriginal HIV Rates Disturbing”) the Winnipeg Free Press expressed concern about the rising incidence of HIV infection in, among other places,…
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Poverty Free Saskatchewan launches “Let’s Do Something About Poverty” campaign
REGINA–“Poverty still exists in Saskatchewan and remains a serious problem that affects us all.” This is the message of Let’s Do Something About Poverty, a…
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Now is not the time for spending cuts: study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Given the fragile economic recovery and the weak job market, now is not the time for a sharp…
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Let’s Do Something About Poverty!
Download 2.61 MB12 pages Poverty Free Saskatchewan (PFS) created this document in the hope that it can serve as a catalyst for a much-needed discussion…
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Big Train Coming
Does Canada Really Have a Deficit and Debt Problem? Download 152.5 KB6 pages This CCPA study examines Canada’s debt and deficit and finds that debt…
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The real state of Canada’s jobs market
The Harper government loves to refer to Canada’s post-recession track record with the phrase “we’re punching above our weight.” If only it were true. When…
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Poverty costs Nova Scotia over $1 billion a year
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX–The total economic cost of poverty in Nova Scotia is at least $1.5 to $2.2 billion dollars per year, accounting…
