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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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Who’s Cutting Classes
Untangling the Spin About K-12 Education in BC Download 1014.93 KB11 pages Who’s Cutting Classes? was originally published in January 2004. It reviews how public…
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Does the 2005 federal budget pass the credibility test?
The 2005 federal budget was an important credibility test for Paul Martin’s government. While Martin has been actively involved in shaping the budget for more…
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Budget 2005 a missed opportunity
You do not have to scratch too far below the surface of BC Budget 2005 before it looks an awful lot like an election platform.…
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Provincial budget fails to address BC’s social deficits
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver–The provincial government’s pre-election budget, tabled today, fails to address BC’s social deficits, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy…
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Surplus should be reinvested in people and communities
CCPA outlines budget choices in 2005 BC Solutions Budget CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the…
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BC Commentary: A Review of Provincial Social and Economic Trends
Winter 2005, Volume 8, Number 1 Download 555.68 KB8 pages Inside this issue: Women’s Employment in BC: Effects of Government Downsizing and Policy Changes Rolling…
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Believe it or not — this time it’s not just about the money
On Feb 11, Ken Dryden, the federal Minister of Social Development, will meet in Vancouver with his provincial and territorial counterparts to finalize the agreement…
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Inequality on the rise in BC
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) BC’s rich got richer and our poor got poorer, according to a new report on inequality. And…
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Women’s Employment in BC
Effects of Government Downsizing and Employment Policy Changes 2001-2004 Download 472.24 KB48 pages
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