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It’s not enough to “buy Canadian”, we need to own it
The U.S. president is turning the world economy upside down, holding everyone hostage in the process. Canada’s position is especially precarious. After decades of the…
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Why aren’t political parties talking about the rise in hate in Canada?
As election day approaches, the campaign trail has been dominated by heated debates over tariffs, trade wars, housing affordability, defence spending and other issues in…
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Despite high unemployment, young people are being left behind this election
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be just as punishing as summer 2024 was for young people seeking work. Just a few years ago, young…
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Canada should move towards integration with Europe instead of the U.S.
Trump’s chaotic global tariff war, which has upended the international order, shows no sign of letting up. Presidents of the U.S. have long used trade…
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On Trump and trade, Canada is asking the right questions—but proposing the wrong answers
The following is a re-print of the March 2025 edition of Shift Storm, the CCPA’s monthly newsletter which focuses on the intersection of work and…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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News deprivation
The last 16 years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. Now 2.5 million Canadians don’t have access to local news. That’s a problem for our democracy.
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Canadian icons
We asked Canadians to tell us about their perceptions of public service broadcasting and CBC/Radio-Canada
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Bang for our buck
Public broadcast funding in Canada is good value for Canadians
Hard-hitting news from our offices
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Why aren’t political parties talking about the rise in hate in Canada?
As election day approaches, the campaign trail has been dominated by heated debates over tariffs, trade wars, housing affordability, defence spending and…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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Can the Saskatchewan Party live without the Liberals?
Despite all the venom Saskatchewan’s governing party spits at the federal Liberals and all the praise they heap on the federal Conservatives,…
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Working toward reproductive justice in Manitoba
Imagine walking into a pharmacy and picking up birth control without a second thought about cost. For many people in Manitoba, this…
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Are the kids alright? Low-income and food insecurity rising among Ontario’s children
While the recent provincial election sparked numerous debates about the future of Ontario, one issue remained notably absent: the well-being of Ontario’s…
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In this Canadian election, young voters are an afterthought
Engaging young electors has been a cross-party issue for several elections, and yet many post-secondary students who are living away from their…
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