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    Adult basic education keeps youth out of crime

    About the authorJim Silver

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    Safe and affordable housing is a fundamental right. On June 21, 2019, the Government of Canada enshrined this right in law, through the National Housing…

    August 16, 2019
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    August 15, 2019
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    British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Commission and the case for reform Download 3.12 MB 40 pages This report reveals that from an early stage BC’s…

    August 14, 2019
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    READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER—Numerous environmental offences have happened because British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Commission has failed to be tough on the fossil…

    August 14, 2019
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    BC’s Oil and Gas Commission: a captured regulator

    Industry demands trump public interest British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Commission bears many of the hallmarks of a captured regulator. Too often, the interests of…

    August 14, 2019
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    When it comes to climate action, the public is ahead of our politics: Analysis of national climate poll

    About the authorSeth KleinSeth Klein is a CCPA-BC research associate and the former CCPA-BC Director. His research deals primarily with welfare policy, poverty, inequality and…

    August 12, 2019
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    People across the country want our governments to do more to combat climate change, according to a new Abacus Data survey commissioned by former CCPA–BC…

    August 12, 2019
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    In fewer than five years, three major dam collapses have occurred in the Americas—the most recent of which killed more than 230 people, and likely…

    August 8, 2019
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    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…

    August 1, 2019
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    August 1, 2019
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    A Rising Tide to Lift All Boats

    Recommendations for Advances to Nova Scotia’s Labour Standards Code Download 1.14 MB133 pages This report examines how Nova Scotia’s protections for workers compared to other…

    August 1, 2019
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    The time to act is now: Fracking risks do not require further study

    When British Columbia’s new government took office in July 2017, one thing was notably absent in the mandate letter delivered by Premier John Horgan to…

    July 22, 2019
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