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Ontario Fall Economic Statement: No help on the way
About the authorRicardo TranjanRicardo Tranjan directs the research program for the CCPA-Ontario. Ricardo’s expertise centres on Ontario public finances and the political economy of social…
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There’s nothing moderate about this Ontario budget
The public relations team in Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli’s office must have been high-fiving and smiling when they saw the news coverage of their…
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Fast Facts: It is time to stop contracting Transit Plus out
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press Friday April 12, 2019 For years, an open secret in Winnipeg has been the poor quality of service…
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Remembering and Honouring George Martell
About the authorErika ShakerErika (she/her) became Director of the National Office in 2020, but began her career at the CCPA in 1997 as director of…
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Failing Grade: Manitoba Poverty Reduction Strategy and Budget 2019
Download 326.39 KB 12 pages “I grew up poor. I appreciate the reality that many Manitobans face. It’s very difficult for many Manitobans right now.…
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A child care policy for the people? Probably not—Post Budget edition
About the authorDavid MacdonaldDavid joined the CCPA as its Senior Ottawa Economist in 2011, although he has been a long time contributor as a research…
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Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women regarding the challenges faced by senior women
Download 179.01 KB8 pages Poverty and economic insecurity present a unique hardship for senior women, particularly when combined with the many overlapping challenges of aging: chronic…
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A poverty of ambition: Saskatchewan’s climate resilience report
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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“Bad news budget” slams the brakes hard on public services: CCPA
TORONTO—Today’s Ontario budget will do serious damage to the public services Ontarians depend on, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ontario office (CCPA) says. “Cuts…
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Fast Facts: Changes in practices needed, if we’re serious about reconciliation
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press April 10, 2019 Offer money to leaders in a cash-poor community to gain support for a resource extraction…
