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    Attacks on public sector and public employees inflict just as much damage on the private sector

    The labourer is worthy of his hire. —Luke.X.7

  • Manitoba
    Education

    Being Involved in Uninvolved Contexts

    Refugee parent involvement in Children’s Education The involvement of refugee parents in their children’s education is crucial for academic success and community development. Yet, schools…

  • Manitoba
    Education

    Being Involved in Uninvolved Contexts

    Refugee parent involvement in Children’s Education The involvement of refugee parents in their children’s education is crucial for academic success and community development. Yet, schools…

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    BC
    Income/wages
    Policy Note
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    Time to raise welfare rates: Debunking the BC government’s sorry excuses for inaction

    April 1st marks the 10th anniversary since basic welfare benefit rates (also known as social assistance rates) were last increased in British Columbia. For a single…

  • Manitoba
    Education
    Health Care

    Education vs. groceries

    University student food insecurity in Manitoba For full citations and figures read PDF A recent study conducted at the University of Manitoba (U of M)…

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    BC
    Employment & Labour
    Policy Note

    It’s time to give high tech workers equal basic rights

    The BC government recently announced an update to its BC Jobs Plan that focused on measures to encourage increased employment in nine key sectors of…

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    Seniors & Long-Term Care

    Access to seniors’ care worse today than in 2001: Bold action needed

    It is becoming far too common. Many of us have a parent, relative or neighbour who has struggled to get the home support they need.…

  • Manitoba
    News & Commentary

    Fast Facts: ID requirements will limit turnout

    First published in the Winnipeg Free Press March 28, 2017 On March 20th Minister of Justice Heather Stefanson introduced an amendment to the Elections Act…

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