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Working toward an economically & socially just Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia office of the CCPA opened its doors in 1999. We raise debate and propose progressive economic & social policy alternatives that will get us closer to achieving a more economically and socially just—as well as environmentally sustainable—province and Atlantic region.
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CCPA-NS releases first ever Alternative Municipal Budget for the HRM
Halifax, NS—Now is the time to have serious discussions about what kind of community Halifax residents want for themselves and their neighbours. That’s why the…
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Medicare’s 50th Anniversary Sets Important Context for N.S. Legislative Review
July 1 of this year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare in Canada. On June 29, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness released for public input proposed new…
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Stuffing Solar City where the sun don’t shine?
The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Solar City project has been widely heralded as visionary and pioneering, an inspiration not only to other municipalities in Nova Scotia,…
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Fast Facts: Power to the People?
“A million workers working for nothing, you better give ‘em what they really own. Power to the people, power to the people, right on.” –…
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Fuelling the NS Power Debate: New CCPA-NS Report
Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia Power Inc. has many people angry and galvanized, looking for alternatives. Their anger is fuelled by the seeming contradiction of…
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Monica Townson: Canada’s Public Pension System
How it works and the implications of the government’s proposed changes On April 27, 2012 in Halifax, the Community Coalition to End Poverty – Nova Scotia…
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If NSCAD were a paper mill
As students in Quebec continue their 14 week strike, students in Nova Scotia continue to be reminded that post-secondary education is not a priority for…
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HST cut in Nova Scotia: Detracting from real debate about our future
The Nova Scotia government has just announced that it will cut the HST by 1% next year and 1% the following year. This cut will…
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Alternative Budget Provides path for Nova Scotia to Move Forward to Fairness
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Twelve Things You Should Know about Nova Scotia’s Fiscal Situation
Nova Scotia Alternative Budget 2012 Backgrounder To help Nova Scotians fully understand the fiscal situation and the full range of choices this government has, the…
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Understanding the provincial budget
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE Halifax, NS – Tomorrow, when the government releases their budget, there will be a lot of talk about getting “Back…
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Workers Earning Minimum Wage in Nova Scotia Getting a Raise
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