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BC

Environment & Sustainability

Government must act to renew forests
BC’s modest tree-planting goals are falling far short of the need Few events offer as compelling an example of what climate change may mean for…
January 20, 2010
BC

Employment & Labour

Going for gold on minimum wages
As we prepare to cheer for our athletes during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games, it’s worth remembering the fields in which BC isn’t going…
January 20, 2010
BC

Media Analysis
Policy Note

Will CanWest’s bankruptcy lead to more media concentration or new opportunities?
There is an old political adage that you should never argue with someone who buys their ink by the barrel. Let’s ignore that good advice…
January 18, 2010
BC

Employment & Labour
Policy Note

Clearing the hurdles — sports brands and worker rights
As we prepare to host the Olympics, it’s worth thinking about how high (or low) the bar is set by the major companies that make…
January 15, 2010
BC

Children & Youth
Income & Wages
Policy Note

Child Poverty in BC — taking a look back
In response to the provincial government’s efforts to explain away child poverty stats, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition (which produces the annual…
January 15, 2010
Manitoba

Environment & Sustainability

Fast Facts: Manitoba’s Silent Spring
Our disappearing birds Almost every source of data, from the volunteer-based Breeding Bird Survey to university-lead research, as well as broad-based summary documents such as…
January 15, 2010
BC

Climate Change
Policy Note
The Economy

First the party, next the hangover
It’s shocking to think that the 2010 Winter Games are now exactly one month away. Yes, the banners are dropping down the side of downtown…
January 12, 2010
BC

Income & Wages
Policy Note

Bankers and cleaners
So who is worth more to society: someone who cleans hospitals for a living or someone who runs a bank? The answer to that question…
January 11, 2010
BC

Environment & Sustainability

Managing BC’s Forests for a Cooler Planet
Carbon Storage, Sustainable Jobs and Conservation Download 1.68 MB61 pages Attachments Managing BC’s Forests for a Cooler Planet SUMMARY
January 11, 2010

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