While world leaders are increasingly saying out loud that the postwar liberal world order is dead, the ruling classes in the Global North have an answer for what will come to replace it: fascism. Will they be able to implement their vision?
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A better way to budget
The CCPA has been coordinating the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) since 1994 with the participation and support of researchers, activists and leadership from a broad spectrum of civil society organizations representing millions of Canadians. The AFB is a “what if” exercise. It demonstrates in a concrete and compelling way that better Canada is truly possible.
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Un centre de réflexion dévoile son plan pour réduire la pauvreté, créer des emplois et éliminer les échappatoires fiscales CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT.…

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C’est le temps d’agir Download 1.39 MB186 pages L’Alternative budgétaire pour le gouvernement fédéral de 2016 : C’est le temps d’agir démontre que nous pouvons…

Time To Move On Download 1.3 MB158 pages The Alternative Federal Budget 2016: Time To Move On proves that we can fight climate change and create jobs…

Last year, millions of us rejected the politics of austerity, fear and inequality. We voted for change. So, let’s change things. We shouldn’t let the…

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A Federal Plan to Tackle Poverty and Inequality Download 282.65 KB18 pages During the 2015 federal election campaign, the Liberal party campaigned vigorously on a…

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Download 153.21 KB18 pages This report details the state of Canada’s public services department by department. It examines the Liberal’s election promises that pertain to…
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