A lot of AI discourse masks the fact that it is the result of a series of policy choices. Despite the government evoking Margaret Thatcher’s infamous “there is no alternative,” we do have a choice. And we should be serious about what that choice is.
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A budget that makes Canada stronger by committing to solidarity and dignity for all

The 2026 budget fails to address the core responsibilities of provincial governments.

Premier Wab Kinew began 2026 by capping the price of milk in a bid to make life more affordable for Manitobans.

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Since 2021, I have been collecting research data on rent supplements (the Canada Housing Benefit) in Nova Scotia. This includes in-depth interviews with tenants who…

What the Canadian government should do on Employment Insurance. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière d’assurance-emploi. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.

Canada vowed to end poverty by 2030, yet progress has stalled. The government can’t wait any longer to deliver real solutions.

As young families confront a weakening economy and high cost of living Canada must improve its parental leave system

Pour aider les jeunes familles à faire face au coût élevé de la vie et le ralentissement de l’économie le Canada doit améliorer le système…

Halifax/Kjipuktuk – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) just released the 2024 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia: Swift…
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