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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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For climate’s sake, Canada Pension Plan needs to take a serious look at its investments
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) manages the pensions of 20 million Canadians. In a recent Corporate Mapping Project report, we found that the CPP has…
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11 steps toward a more just society for Budgets ‘22 and beyond
As a fourth wave of COVID-19 ramps up, the impact of the pandemic on the economy, policymaking and budgets has not gone away. More broadly,…
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An Insecure Future
Canada’s biggest public pensions are still banking on fossil fuels Download 2.68 MB36 pages Two of Canada’s biggest public pension plans could lead the way…
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CPP oil investments on the rise
From unprecedented droughts to deadly heat waves, climate change is making the present—and all of our futures—less secure. The dream of a tranquil retirement is…
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Canada’s biggest public pension plans still banking on fossil fuels
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER — The world’s leading authority on climate change says we are headed for catastrophe unless emissions are slashed quickly.…
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Big ideas on the supply side of housing affordability
The final report of the Canada-British Columbia Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability, published in June 2021, contains 23 recommendations made…
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In a flawed survey, BC seeks input on changes to freedom of information and privacy
It is again time to review British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Every six years the legislature reviews the Act and the process…
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BC’s reopening plans must address highly unequal pandemic impacts
As a successful vaccination campaign spurs broader reopening of BC’s economy, we are all feeling the excitement of a more relaxed summer. But in the…
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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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Employment impacts of COVID-19 in BC highly unequal, especially based on gender and race
Major new study zeros in on first year pandemic job market data READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER — Some job creation can be expected…
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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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