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Policy and Poverty in Manitoba – Budget 2013
It was a welcome change to hear politicians of all stripes talking about poverty in the lead up to the 2013 provincial budget and in…
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Final election fact sheet: Enhancing social support for seniors living in BC
We have completed the last of our series of three fact sheets on seniors issues in preparation for the upcoming election! This fact sheet highlights…
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Beyond the economy: Where are BC’s major parties on health care and our aging population?
We have been surprised, to say the least, at the lack of public discourse around health care during this election period. As a top-of-mind issue…
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Debt Free BC?
It is pretty clear that the election-inspired promise of a debt free BC is not to be taken seriously. There is no credible market analysis…
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Sociology: I Can’t Quit You
True confession time, people. I commit sociology. And not just as a one-off. You might say—all right, I will say it—that I’m a repeat offender. In fact,…
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Polozogistics: Nine Thoughts About the Choice of the New Bank of Canada Governor
1. He’s Number Two: Stephen Poloz was widely acknowledged in economic and political circles as the second-best choice for the top job at the Bank of…
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Provincial Goverment, Universities and Community Groups sign new agreement
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, together with community partners is holding a community celebration to mark a new partnership with Universitas—a global information sharing…
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Saskatchewan: A beachhead of labour law reform?
Sweeping changes to Saskatchewan’s labour relations and employment standards legislation are on the verge of being passed. Bill 85, the Saskatchewan Employment Act, will dramatically…
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Living wage reports reveal a big gap between actual wages and the costs of raising a family in BC
How much do working parents need to earn to be able to afford to live in our community? There reports released today provide the answer…
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