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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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The tax freedom daze
It is hard to argue against freedom. After all, no one wants to be constrained from doing what they want to do. Free marketeers are…
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Africa needs aid to fight preventable diseases
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA–When G8 leaders meet next week in Kananaskis, the plight of Africa will be at the top of their agenda.…
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No Reason Not To
CCPA’s Response to the Federal Discussion Paper on Kyoto Ratification There is one option in the federal discussion paper that does not allow Canada to…
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Evidence shows public-private partnerships not a solution, experts
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) A panel of experts from Britain, the U.S. and Canada on “public-private partnerships” (P3’s) say that British…
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Envisioning Progressive Health Care Reform
Speech to the Canadian College of Heath Care Executives, BC Lower Mainland Chapter Download 135.87 KB
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CCPA says federal government’s discussion paper shows meeting Kyoto won’t mean economic ruin
“Clean energy” credits not necessary READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. (Vancouver) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says a federal government discussion paper on…
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Resisting the referendum is about salvaging democracy
Four weeks into the Campbell government’s referendum Attorney General Geoff Plant is touring the province, trying to give citizens a lesson in democracy. The reason…
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MSP premiums
A really dumb tax As the hefty increases in monthly Medical Services Plan premiums officially take effect today (May 1) for most British Columbians, we…
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Jobs vs. the Environment: Do We Have to Make a Choice?
Keynote Address Given at a Sunshine Coast Public Forum I am glad to be talking to you today about the jobs vs. the environment dilemma…
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A year of needless cuts and hardship
One year into the “New Era”, here’s a proposition not often heard: none of the BC government’s reckless spending cuts need to happen. All the…
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