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Nova Scotia Office
Working toward an economically & socially just Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia office of the CCPA opened its doors in 1999. We raise debate and propose progressive economic & social policy alternatives that will get us closer to achieving a more economically and socially just—as well as environmentally sustainable—province and Atlantic region.
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Charting A Course
The Cruise Industry, the Government of Canada, and Purposeful Development Download 239.86 KB45 pages
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Cruise ship industry not a panacea for port cities
Study says industry growth will slow, governments should be realistic about economic expectations (Halifax) A report released by the CCPA today finds that Canadian ports…
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NS tax cut increases inequality between Halifax and rest of the province and between women and men
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives the Hamm government’s…
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Nova Scotia’s 10% income tax cut
Minimal benefit to low income taxpayers but a windfall to wealthy CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – According to a study released…
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Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Income Tax Cut (Part 2)
The Distribution of the Nova Scotia Tax Cut by Gender and County Download 311.58 KB11 pages
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Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Income Tax Cut (Part 1)
The Distribution of the Nova Scotia Tax Cut by Income Download 121.11 KB8 pages
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Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget rejects income tax cut–invests in improved services and tax reform
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX: According to the Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget, prepared by the by the Canadian Centre for Policy…
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Cruise ship industry
Impacts underestimated – benefits overblown CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – With double digit growth anticipated for the cruise ship industry, ports…
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Low income earners in Nova Scotia need a raise
It’s time for Nova Scotians working for the minimum wage to get a big raise. A substantial increase in the wage will go some way…
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Cruising – Out of Control
The Cruise Industry, the Environment, Workers, and the Maritimes Download 225.13 KB24 pages
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