The BC Office’s Public Interest Project is a special research desk staffed by economist Iglika Ivanova, who investigates issues and trends in areas such as health care, education, social programs, and crown corporations. She also examines the relationship between taxation and government spending on public services, and the impact of public services on quality of life.
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An Update on How Tax & Spending Cuts Impact British Columbians Download 314.35 KB7 pages

Weakened public services and employment standards reduce women’s employment opportunities and undermine equitable working conditions READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – The combination of…

Effects of Government Downsizing and Employment Policy Changes 2001-2004 Download 472.24 KB48 pages

The post-secondary financing dilemma Earlier this year, the provincial government announced a major expansion of post-secondary education in BC—the creation of 25,000 new college and…

Post-Secondary Education Funding in BC Download 451.66 KB25 pages

Report calls on government to rein in tuition fees, ensure new seats fully funded READ THE FULL REPORT HERE (Vancouver) BC’s 6-year tuition freeze is…

“After being denied Legal Aid in 2002, I represented myself twice in court. My ex-partner’s lawyer was brutal towards me. I had practiced going to…

Women and the Cuts to Legal Services in BC Download 343.56 KB31 pages Attachments BC Issues Primer: Cuts to Legal Aid

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) As a result of legal aid cuts women are losing custody of their children, giving up valid…

It seems barely a day goes by without a news story about BC’s hot real estate market and booming residential construction. People are buying up…

The State of Social Housing Funding in BC Download 177.33 KB20 pages
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