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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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But what about 2011?
Okay, I can understand why the Premier thinks the Olympics will be fun — even inspiring. And I accept the pitch from his boosters at…
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They don’t pay taxes in Surrey? Who knew?
Transportation Minister Keven Falcon had letters to the editor this week in both the Vancouver Sun and the Times Colonist saying, “The new Port Mann…
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End Poverty. It’s Not a Game.
That’s the catchy slogan for the Poverty Olympics, which took place in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Sunday. The event mixed fun and games with a…
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Children’s mental health: Are we paying attention?
According to the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), 15% or about 1 in 7 children in BC suffer from a mental health problem serious…
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Budget reality check
The provincial government officially changed its no-deficits-no-matter-what tune this week with its proposed amendments to BC’s balanced budget legislation. Not too surprising. To reject the…
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“B.C. played no role in precipitating this international crisis”? Bunk.
A week ago, BC Finance Minister Colin Hansen let the cat out of the bag: the province is going to run a deficit in this…
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What the FCUCC?!
More on the culture of entitlement… Mark Godley is the founder and head honcho of False Creek Surgical Clinic, one of the largest companies in…
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2009 budget deficit likely to be in $1-$2 billion range – before needed stimulus plan
BC Budget must do heavy lifting on jobs, protecting vulnerable in coming recession READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – Next week’s provincial budget should…
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School ranking: public shaming with a statistical veneer
By printing the Fraser Institute rankings of elementary schools the Vancouver Sun gives unwarranted attention and a gloss of respectability to a cynical attempt to…
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Getting in Hot Water: A Lesson in Climate Subsidies
My hot water tank blew out just before Christmas. I had no idea, just went down to the crawlspace to get some wrapping paper and…
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The culture of entitlement
Don Copeman, of the infamous Vancouver clinic that bears his name, was plugging his business in Parksville’s local paper, the Oceanside Star. While doing so…
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