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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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Resource Economics Project (BC)
Investing causes of social and environmental insecurity in resource-dependent communities
The B.C. Office’s Resource Economics Project is a special research desk staffed by award-winning journalist and researcher Ben Parfitt. This environmental justice initiative looks into the causes of economic and social insecurity in B.C.’s resource-dependent communities. It offers policy solutions aimed at meeting the joint challenges of environmental sustainability, jobs and social justice.
In February 2025, the CCPA closed its BC Office. However, most of the people formerly associated with the BC Office are continuing their work at a new organization—BC Policy Solutions. An amicable separation agreement has been reached between the two organizations, and we encourage people to continue to support the good work of both the CCPA and BC Policy Solutions. The CCPA continues to ensure the voices and concerns of British Columbians are included in its national independent research, analysis and expertise and BC Policy Solutions continues to support the CCPA’s important research work on issues affecting all Canadians.
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Are average Canadians paying too much in taxes?
On April 23, the Fraser Institute released the annual update of their misleading Consumer Tax Index report. The piece is meant to feed the anti-tax…
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BC Office: Fact sheet on affordable housing options for seniors now available.
BC’s provincial government has said it is committed to ensuring seniors can remain in their homes and “age in place.” Yet, the lack of adequate…
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Seniors Fact Sheet: Housing
Affordable Housing Options for Seniors Living in BC Introduction BC’s provincial government has said it is committed… -
Assessing BC’s Fiscal Health: Can BC afford more deficits?
By Seth Klein and Iglika Ivanova [Note: this piece has also appeared in the Tyee here.] OK, time for a reality check on BC’s deficits.…
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Can BC afford more deficits?
OK, time for a reality check on BC’s deficits. Simply put, while arguments about deficits and “who is the better fiscal manager” may make for…
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Bob Allen: Global Economic History (Gideon Rosenbluth Memorial Lecture)
Bob Allen: Global Economic History — A Very Short Introduction, Clip 1 of 4 Bob Allen: Global Economic History — A Very Short Introduction, Clip…
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BC’s publicly funded legal aid is in crisis
Imagine you are a woman who recently left your husband because he was assaulting you. Without a lawyer, fighting for the custody of your two…
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BC’s public sector the smallest in Canada; public services short-staffed
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – A report released today finds that spending cuts and staff reductions have seriously weakened BC’s public sector, which…
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Does Canada have unfree workers?
In mid-March, Canadians were met with news reports about the arrest of migrant workers by agents of the Canada Border Security Agency, while a reality-show…
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Climate justice and BC’s political moment
The following is based on a talk at the Bring Your Boomers election forum on April 3 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, the fourth in a…
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BC’s Auditor highlights big differences between the Evergreen and Canada Lines
With all of the uproar over the British Columbia Auditor General’s report on the Pacific Carbon Trust in late March there was a second report…
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