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Could NAFTA ban “right to work” laws? It’s a worthy idea.
U.S. President Trump claims to support a “fair” new framework for North American trade that puts American workers first. Understandably, this has sparked demands for…
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Gap year: The numbers you’re not seeing in the StatsCan tuition fee release
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Addressing challenges facing British Columbians a strong start in new government’s first budget update
VICTORIA–BC’s new government has made a strong start in addressing crucial issues for British Columbians in its first budget update, which is a welcome change…
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BC’s new government is set to table its first provincial budget on Monday, September 11. While it is expected to be less comprehensive than a…
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BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office
September 2017 Download 2.79 MB12 pages In this issue: New political terrain, new possibilities, and new challenges CCPA-BC’s 20th Anniversary Gala with Senator Murray Sinclair…
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The Monitor, September/October 2017
Sanctuary Cities Download 8.28 MB The Trudeau government has shone internationally on a progressive message of tolerance, openness, diversity and inclusive, sustainable economic growth. It…
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When a political party returns to power after an absence of 16 years, it is going to have a lot of priorities and will encounter…
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Claims that gas price regulation costs consumers don’t stand up to scrutiny
Has gas price regulation in Atlantic Canada cost consumers $205 million in higher gas prices since provincial governments began regulating gas prices? This is the…
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Fundraising for “extras” is a privatized solution for public school funding shortfalls
We recently received our first school email of the year – the list of required school supplies. It’s the precursor to the “other” email that…
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