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35 Years of Experience In April 1982 the Constitution Act was proclaimed. It included the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter protects Canadians’…
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Lessons from WestEnd Commons Stable and affordable housing is a central component in improving people’s quality of life. In light of a severe housing shortage…

Narrated slideshow Audio only On January 19, 2018, Winona LaDuke—an internationally renowned environmental activist working on issues of sustainable development and renewable energy—gave a public…
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READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Communities across Canada need a national strategy to ensure the move to a zero-carbon economy leaves no one behind, according…

Download 672.09 KB20 pages Public housing plays an essential role in Manitoba’s housing system. It provides a specific form of housing: decommodified housing that is…

Policies for a just transition to a zero-carbon economy in Canada Download 854.51 KB 36 pages Communities across Canada need a national strategy to ensure…
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