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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…
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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,…
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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…
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A reality check on seniors poverty and inequality in BC
As recently as 40 years ago, old age meant living in poverty for more than a third of Canadian seniors. Thankfully, public programs like the…
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Fast Facts: Manitoba’s 2017/18 Budget
When no news is bad news First published on CBC Manitoba blog April 12, 2017 The government was well aware that many were dreading yesterday’s…
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Equal Pay Day in Ontario: Time to Close the Gap
It’s Equal Pay Day in Ontario — a day to recognize the persistent pay gap between men and women.It’s also a moment to focus on…
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Five things to know about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Late last week, federal, provincial and territorial governments jointly celebrated the conclusion of a new internal trade deal they’re calling the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.…
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An unfortunate legacy of the Harper era in Canada is that public officials and the media often conflate the right to consent for projects or…
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“Sharing economy” work in the GTA
It’s more than just a gig CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT. TORONTO – They are young and highly educated, but many “sharing economy” workers…
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