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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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Leaked Ministry of Forests data raises fears rare old growth forests will be logged
Data sent anonymously to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that Ministry of Forests officials have rejected numerous recommendations made by an expert panel…
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Leaked data reveals new threat to BC’s old growth forests
BREAKING: officials in the Ministry of Forests have been working on a map that radically departs from the recommendations of a panel appointed by the…
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Leaked Ministry of Forests data raises fears rare old growth forests will be logged
VANCOUVER—Data sent anonymously to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that Ministry of Forests officials have rejected numerous recommendations made by an expert panel…
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Getting to net-zero in Canada
Despite the formidable challenges ahead, Canada’s path to net-zero is achievable with a clear, actionable plan that recognizes the scale of the undertaking and the…
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BC Budget: Big Challenges—Small Steps
The provincial budget stands up to austerity pressures but falls short on meeting urgent challenges facing the people of BC.
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Vancouver’s go-slow multiplex policy could blow a hole in provincial housing projections
Vancouver’s go-slow multiplex policy could blow a hole in provincial housing projections. If the city doesn’t fix the policy, it will reduce the estimated benefits…
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Connecting BC: A 10-year vision for public transit throughout BC
Let’s not keep BC riders waiting. It’s time to invest in the transit British Columbians deserve.
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Connecting BC
After years of neglect and privatization, today’s transit system in BC is plagued with overcrowding, delays and big gaps in service. The good news is…
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CCPA-BC’s Analysis of the 2024 Provincial Budget
While the provincial government has taken some strides forward, British Columbians are still facing big challenges. We know more can be done to help people…
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Canada’s climate actions must be greatly strengthened to reach net-zero emissions, new report
VANCOUVER—Canada faces daunting—but not insurmountable—challenges to meet its net-zero commitments, but government policies and incentives must match the severity of the issue in order to…
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Getting to Net-Zero in Canada: Summary
Scale of the problem, government projections and daunting challenges The urgency of mitigating climate change through significant emission reductions is globally recognized—most recently with the…
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BC Solutions Magazine
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