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Alternative federal budget 2026: International trade
What the Canadian government should do on international trade. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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Infographic: Privatization and declining access to BC seniors’ care
For the past 16 years, underfunding, privatization and fragmentation of the system have left many seniors, their families and communities patching together care and even…
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Saskatchewan’s cruel and unusual budget
Despite the provincial government’s insistence that its budget cuts would strike a balance among those affected, Wednesday’s budget sure seemed to favour some over others.…
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The budget that could have been
Even in the worst of times, budgets are rarely hemmed in by “economic necessity.” They are reflections of the values of the party in power.…
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Manitoba opens door to public sector secrecy as Ottawa calls for increase in P3 projects
Wednesday’s federal Budget reaffirms the Canadian Government’s commitment to its promised “Canada Infrastructure Bank.” This opens the door to having corporations deliver public infrastructure through…
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#Budget 2017: baby step on climate when a leap is needed
Budget 2017 maintains the federal government’s modest momentum on climate action. The latest plan builds on the investments made in Budget 2016 with new spending…
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The budget is a first step to better the lives of women in Canada
Men and women are different. That shouldn’t be news, but today it is. Today, the government released the first federal budget that includes a look…
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Wanted: more walk, less talk in today’s federal budget
OTTAWA—The federal government missed a key opportunity to walk the walk and tackle income inequality in today’s federal budget, says Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’…
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Three loopholes the feds should close (and one they might)
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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Selling off Canada’s airports could result in sky-high prices
If the leaks are true, the upcoming federal budget will include an ill-advised move to sell off Canada’s airports, which would result in both travellers…
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New Canada Infrastructure Bank plays poker with public assets
The federal government’s promised Canada Infrastructure Bank is supposed to be a new government institution to fund infrastructure projects, but it’s a risky gamble.While details…
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The Alternative Federal Budget 2017
This year’s Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) was released on March 9. I was proud to be the primary author of its housing chapter. The first AFB…
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Private financing of infrastructure bank could double the cost of infrastructure projects
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Private financing of the proposed Canada Infrastructure Bank could double the cost of infrastructure projects, says a study released today…
