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The Monitor
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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Raising RRSP withdrawal limit no solution to unaffordable housing
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This election, let’s have a real debate about legalizing marijuana
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BC Muni’s issue verdict on local government Auditor: They are polite but stupid
After more than three years of existence, chronic controversy and underperformance from British Columbia’s Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), the Union of BC Municipalities…
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When telling the truth gets you in trouble: Getting serious about serious issues
“As leaders we have a responsibility to fully articulate the risks our people face. If the politics are not favorable to speaking truthfully, then clearly…
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In our politics, telling the truth gets you in trouble
What’s that they say about the first casualty of war? You can obviously say the same for Canadian elections. Linda McQuaig, the prominent Toronto NDP…
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Envisioning a Good, Green Life in BC: Lessons from the Climate Justice Project
Submission to the BC Climate Leadership Team
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In our politics, telling the truth gets you in trouble
What’s that they say about the first casualty of war? You can obviously say the same for Canadian elections. Linda McQuaig, the prominent Toronto NDP…
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TransLink boss salary of $319,244+? Peanuts
Lately, there has been quite a fuss about how much the top people at TransLink get paid to provide road and transit services in BC’s…
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LNG and Employment in BC
Download 576.93 KB12 pages This brief examines the BC government’s claim that 100,000 jobs will be created from liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in this…
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Government claims of LNG jobs grossly overstated, not supported by companies’ own numbers
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (Vancouver) A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives offers a reality check on government claims…
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Where is Canada’s digital inclusion strategy?
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Where is Canada’s digital inclusion strategy?
When Alex first arrives at the drop-in computer class at his local neighbourhood house he’s never used a keyboard or surfed the Internet before. But…
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