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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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Ontario Budget 2013: Four More Years of Austerity
By Hugh Mackenzie and Trish Hennessy All budgets are political in nature, but Ontario’s 2013 budget – tabled by a minority government with a new…
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2013 living wage calculation: costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver rising faster than inflation
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – $19.62 is the 2013 Vancouver living wage, according to a report released today that calculates the hourly wage…
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Working for a Living Wage 2013
Making Paid Work Meet Basic Family Needs in Metro Vancouver Download 1.04 MB8 pages Please note: The updated 2019 Living Wage report is now available. Attachments Living Wage…
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Seniors Fact Sheet: Social Support
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Enhancing Social Support for Seniors Living in BC Although it is important for seniors to “age in… -
New BC government should promote a living wage
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – One of the main issues of the BC election campaign is how to deal with the high levels…
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What price would you pay for an education?
How much would you give up to get a university education? For most of us, four years of work, study, investment and anxiety are the…
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