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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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A modest proposal
Canadian cities have been straining under the weight of greater demand for improved and accessible public services—coupled with less support from senior levels of government…
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Canada’s next federal budget needs to tackle cost-of-living
The winter weather is moderating in Canada, which can only mean one thing: Federal budget season is coming. The April 16 release coincides with multiple…
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Cutting interest rates would reduce housing costs—and inflation
The rising cost of living in Canada shows up in a lot of ways, from daily expenses like food to less regular services like travel.…
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How the public sector is fighting income inequality (and why it’s still not enough)
This analysis examines hourly pay in 2023, with a view to understanding differences between public and private pay practices. The public sector is broadly defined,…
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Missing teeth
As part of the March 2022 Liberal-NDP Supply and Confidence Agreement, the federal government is creating a national public dental care plan—the most significant expansion of…
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Highest-paid 100 CEOs, by province: Ontario’s a jawdropper
Which provinces are Canada’s richest CEOs headquartered in—and how much do they make compared to average workers in each province?
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Canada’s new gilded age
This report examines CEO compensation in Canada, looking at the pay packages of Canada’s highest-paid 100 CEOs in 2022, the most recent year of data.…
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CCPA’s favourite graphs of 2023
From every office – CCPA researchers picked their favourite graphs of the past year.
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Funding Our Way
1.16 MB 44 pages The last few years have been quite the ride. Navigating the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, government support, and…
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Missing teeth
As part of the March 2022 Liberal-NDP Supply and Confidence Agreement, the federal government is creating a national public dental care plan—the most significant expansion…
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Bill C-35 is a chance for the feds to fully implement accessible childcare—if they do it right
Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology consideration of Bill C-35
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