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Do we need a Ministry for the Future?
About the authorHadrian Mertins-KirkwoodHadrian Mertins-Kirkwood (he/him) is a senior researcher and political economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. His work focuses on federal…
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But what about 2011?
Okay, I can understand why the Premier thinks the Olympics will be fun — even inspiring. And I accept the pitch from his boosters at…
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The Silence of the Lines
Poverty reduction strategies and the crash of 2008 Download 135.14 KB5 pages About the authorJohn Stapleton
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They don’t pay taxes in Surrey? Who knew?
Transportation Minister Keven Falcon had letters to the editor this week in both the Vancouver Sun and the Times Colonist saying, “The new Port Mann…
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End Poverty. It’s Not a Game.
That’s the catchy slogan for the Poverty Olympics, which took place in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Sunday. The event mixed fun and games with a…
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Children’s mental health: Are we paying attention?
According to the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), 15% or about 1 in 7 children in BC suffer from a mental health problem serious…
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Budget reality check
The provincial government officially changed its no-deficits-no-matter-what tune this week with its proposed amendments to BC’s balanced budget legislation. Not too surprising. To reject the…
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Depression-era hardship could await Ontarians
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO – Without government action, the lack of adequate income security programs could plunge Ontarians suffering the worst…
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Fast Facts: Manitobans are committed to poverty reduction. Is the Manitoba government?
Download 501.71 KB 2 pages About the authorsErrol BlackShauna MacKinnon
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“B.C. played no role in precipitating this international crisis”? Bunk.
A week ago, BC Finance Minister Colin Hansen let the cat out of the bag: the province is going to run a deficit in this…
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What the FCUCC?!
More on the culture of entitlement… Mark Godley is the founder and head honcho of False Creek Surgical Clinic, one of the largest companies in…
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2009 budget deficit likely to be in $1-$2 billion range – before needed stimulus plan
BC Budget must do heavy lifting on jobs, protecting vulnerable in coming recession READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – Next week’s provincial budget should…
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BC Budget Reality Check 2009
Planning for a Recession About the authorCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
