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We have a better budget for Nova Scotia
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released its annual Nova Scotia Alternative Budget today, a week in…
Referendum result sets up authoritarian rule in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed a narrow victory (51.3%) in Sunday’s referendum on constitutional reform amid charges of widespread electoral fraud by his opponents.
Budget 2017/18 AKA Attack on students and recent graduates
On April 11, the Progressive Conservative government led by Brian Pallister released its second budget under their mandate. While the government is calling it moderate,…
Budget 2017/18 Climate loses
Disappointingly, specifics were lacking from the provincial budget on fight against climate change. In what was arguably the first real budget to be presented by…
Budget 2017/18 Empty on the Environment
Antiquated Ideas Manitoba budget and speech 2017 reflects regression, misses link between protecting environment and lowering health care costs On April 11 the government introduced…
Budget 2017/18 No Strategy No Change to Poverty
Low income Manitobans were hoping that this year’s budget would offer a plan to help lift them out of poverty. A well-funded strategy with targets…
Budget 2017/18 A step back on social housing in Manitoba
Budget 2017 provides $150M less for the development and maintenance of social and affordable housing compared to last year’s budget. Groups like the Right to…
Throwing STC Under the Bus
There are several compelling questions raised by government’s recent decision to wind down the Saskatchewan Transportation Company. For the most deeply affected, the questions are…