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David Macdonald
David Macdonald is a Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – National Office. Since 2008, he has coordinated the Alternative Federal Budget, which takes a fresh look at the federal budget from a progressive perspective. David has also written on a variety of topics, from Canada’s real estate bubble to Aboriginal income inequality, and he is a regular media commentator on national policy issues. David received his BA from the University of Windsor and his MA from the University of Guelph, both in Philosophy.
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Why it’s time to press the ‘pause’ button on austerity
Yesterday’s Update on Economic and Fiscal Projections indicates the federal government plans to forge ahead with austerity measures despite acknowledging that Canada’s economic recovery is…
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A look at Canada’s housing market
Who might be in trouble and what can be done? The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a study showing that, for the first time…
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Canada’s Housing Bubble
An Accident Waiting to Happen Download 1.03 MB 24 pages For the first time in 30 years, six of Canada’s hottest real estate markets are…
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Federal government moving backwards in workplace safety
On April 28, the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job, we are reminded that although workplace injuries and fatalities may be…
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Success is No Accident
Declining Workplace Safety Among Federal Jurisdiction Employers Download 807.33 KB28 pages
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Le succès n’est pas le fruit du hasard
Baisse de la sécurité au travail chez les employeurs de compétence fédérale Download 849.74 KB32 pages Attachments Success is No Accident
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Canada’s Long Road to Economic Recovery
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Too Little Too Late
Federal Stimulus Budget Eclipsed by Job Loss Download 352.27 KB6 pages
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More stimulus required in Tuesday’s budget
News on Thursday of the government’s stimulus plans should come as a disappointment to Canadians. The Conservative’s continued underestimation of the economic crisis will force…
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An economic stimulus plan for Canada’s economy and its people
In the weeks leading up to the January 27 federal budget, Jim Flaherty is hinting that he will turn, once more, to the traditional Conservative…
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