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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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BC’s Housing Supply Act could help break housing gridlock
As the housing crisis continues apace, the BC government is moving ahead with implementation of the Housing Supply Act, passed in November. This is good…
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The Bank of Canada’s obsession with interest rate hikes is hurting households: How did we get here and what are the alternatives?
The Bank of Canada’s June decision to raise its overnight, or policy, interest rate to 4.75% is predicated on cooling an overly strong economy afflicted…
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Budget 2023: a risky bet on cleaner capitalism
The 2023 federal budget goes puts the market at the forefront of climate solutions—at our own peril
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BC’s Homes for People plan: Some positive steps but still behind on non-market housing
The BC government’s April 2023 Homes for People (HFP) plan marks an important step forward towards better managing and regulating housing in the province. With…
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Why Canada still needs a wealth tax—and what it could fund
The rise of extreme inequality has provoked growing calls for an annual wealth tax on the super-rich around the world, and Canada is no exception.…
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Federal wealth tax would raise over $30 billion in first year: economist
VANCOUVER —A federal wealth tax could provide ongoing revenue for much-needed investments in public programs and help rein in extreme economic inequality, the Canadian Centre…
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BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office (May 2023)
Download 3.45 MB16 pages But is it a good job? Understanding employment precarity in BC We know BC has a gender pay gap—it’s time to do…
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Promises of cleaner air up in smoke
Calls for BC environment minister to suspend pellet mill permit Every year, the air in the Bulkley Valley community of Smithers becomes hazardous to human…
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Waning transparency in Canada: Is access to information broken?
At the federal, provincial and even the local level, there was a time when governments in Canada seemed to think transparency about their operations was…
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It’s time for a robust precarious work strategy for BC
The rise of the “gig economy” and on-demand work through platforms like Uber has ignited public debate about precarious work and what makes a “good…
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New survey data shines light on the extent and impacts of precarious employment in BC
The rise of the “gig economy” and on-demand work through online platforms like Uber and Skip the Dishes has ignited public debate about precarious work…
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But is it a good job?
Understanding employment precarity in BC Download 3.19 MB76 pages The rise of the ‘gig economy’ and on-demand work using online platforms like Uber and Skip…
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