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Working toward a socially and economically just British Columbia
Established in 1997, the CCPA’s BC Office investigates key challenges facing our province through independent research, analysis and expertise. We propose real, workable solutions, and share our findings as widely as possible to advance social, economic and environmental justice – and to challenge the message that there is no alternative.
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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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Inconsistency in BC’s GHG Regulations
It is no doubt quite naive to think that the BC government (or any government for that matter) would transparently ensure that it imposed the…
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Best and Worst Cities to Be a Woman in Canada: How is BC doing?
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TPP Deal Puts BC’s Privacy Laws in the Crosshairs
British Columbia’s privacy laws are in the crosshairs of the nearly completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. If you’re wondering what the heck data privacy protections…
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Minimum wage hike won’t ruin Alberta
The Alberta government’s plan to increase the hourly minimum wage from $10.20 to $15 by 2018 has generated considerable public debate and some bold predictions.…
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$10 a day child care: smart public policy whose time has come
Imagine if the BC government put as much energy and effort into solving BC’s child care crisis as it does in promoting LNG. This week, our Premier recalled…
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Just how bad is BC’s LNG deal with Petronas?
Last week, the BC government released the text of its Project Development Agreement with Pacific Northwest LNG (led by Malaysian state enterprise, Petronas), considered the…
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We can afford $10 a day child care in BC
For families with school-aged children, summer is one of the most stressful and expensive times of the year as they scramble to find and pay…
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LNG Project Agreement – A Risky Business
The Project Development agreement that the provincial government negotiated with Petronas (Pacific Northwest LNG) and now plans to enshrine in legislation has only one purpose. It…
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BC can afford $10 a day child care: study shows more mothers in workforce would grow economy, cover large part of program costs
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Vancouver – A $10 a day child care program in BC would largely pay for itself through the considerable boost…
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Infographics: $10 a day child care plan for BC
BC can solve the affordability crisis in child care with a $10 a day child care plan. This will save families thousands of dollars, stimulate…
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Solving BC’s Affordability Crisis in Child Care
Financing the $10 a Day Plan Download 2.7 MB60 pages This study shows how BC can implement a $10 a day child care plan, either…
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