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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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Inequality, employment and COVID-19
Priorities for fostering an inclusive recovery in BC Download 1.5 MB52 pages This report examines the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the BC job market…
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More than intentions needed for BC forests
So, our provincial government “intends” to do something about the sorry state of our forests and forest industry. It intends to protect more old-growth forests.…
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Canada’s road to zero carbon emissions full of dangerous distractions
Net zero is increasingly used regarding emissions reduction targets. But what does it really mean? With the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) Canada…
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Major partnership receives funding to study how British Columbians are impacted by precarity, develop solutions for post-COVID era
(Vancouver) A six-year initiative to study the impacts of precarious work on the lives of British Columbians kicks off today, with the announcement of a $2.5…
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Ottawa’s fixation with trees and climate: What exactly are we planting?
By two significant measures, last year’s effort to plant 300 million tree seedlings in Canada’s most forest-rich province was a remarkable achievement. Not only was…
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Dangerous Distractions
Canada’s carbon emissions and the pathway to net zero Download 724.3 KB 16 pages Reducing emissions to zero is a clear concept, but “net zero”…
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Net zero emissions: muddying the waters or real solutions?
VANCOUVER – Increasingly, government and industry talk about “net zero” when it comes to emissions reduction targets. But what does this really mean? Reducing emissions…
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BC Solutions: News and commentary from the CCPA’s BC Office
Download 3.02 MB12 pages In this issue: Corporate Mapping Project virtual conference Rosenbluth lecture 2021 Building affordable housing: Let’s change the game New anti-racism education…
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Canada’s Carbon Conundrum and the Difficult Path Forward
Since the first oil well was drilled in 1859 humans have been on a roll. Global population has increased more than six-fold and energy use…
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Wealth tax would raise far more money than previously thought
1% wealth tax (July 2020 PBO estimate) 1% wealth tax (new estimate)4 Moderate wealth tax (1%, 2% and 3% brackets)5 Gross revenue $5.7 billion…
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Canada’s Energy Sector
Status, evolution, revenue, employment, production forecasts, emissions and implications for emissions reduction Download 9.4 MB 60 pages This report by veteran earth scientist David Hughes…
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Canada’s emissions increase greatest in G7 since Paris
—New report shows jobs and royalties declining with emissions rise— VANCOUVER – A stark change in direction is needed if Canada is to meet its…
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