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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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A guide to standing up to book bans and beyond, and how to protect and strengthen public education in Canada
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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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Old-growth deferrals and the elephant in the room: we’re out of trees to cut thanks to failed provincial policies
No one should be surprised that the British Columbia government’s decision to potentially defer logging in 26,000 square kilometres of old-growth forest angered many and…
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Paying a living wage key to Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery
The cost of living in Canada is on the rise and for workers earning low wages, making ends meet continues to be a struggle. The…
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Working for a Living Wage: Making paid work meet basic family needs in Metro Vancouver
2021 update Download 1.98 MB 12 pages Living expenses in BC, particularly for housing, are continuing to rise for families, meaning higher wages are required…
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Living wage rises across BC due to cost of living, especially housing
Government investments in child care and family supports offset other expense increases READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER — The living wage for communities across…
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Albertans have a right to be outraged…about the $3.5 million Allan Inquiry
Last week Albertans received the fruits of the Kenney Government’s inquiry into foreign-funded “anti-Alberta” activities targeting the oil and gas industry. The $3.5 million report,…
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A Zero Waste Agenda for BC
Download 2.77 MB 60 pages While BC is a continental leader in composting and recycling, it continues to generate large amounts of unnecessary waste. This…
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A zero waste agenda for BC needed to reduce carbon pollution and solid waste
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT VANCOUVER – BC should look to zero waste policies to challenge a culture of wasteful consumption that is…
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84 doctors, health experts & economists across Canada call on BC government to show national leadership with 10 days paid sick leave
VANCOUVER—Eighty four signatories to an open letter published today say they want the BC government to show national leadership because its actions will set the…
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Five lessons from BC’s horrific wildfire season
In British Columbia, climate change is no longer something abstract for the future. The late June heat dome event—that claimed 500-600 lives—and the wildfires that…
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Legislated Paid Sick Leave – A Historic Moment for Worker Rights
The BC government will implement the right for all employees to have a minimum number of employer-paid sick days on January 1, 2022. BC will…
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BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office
Download 1.79 MB12 pages In this issue: Canada’s road to zero carbon emissions is full of dangerous distractions Precedent-setting win for Blueberry First Nations From…
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Remembering Murray Dobbin—activist, intellectual, mentor, friend
Neoliberal myth-buster. Far right exposer. Movement philosopher. Activist mentor. Murray Dobbin was all of these. On Sept. 8, our good friend and comrade Murray died…
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