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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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Growth, Austerity and the Future of Nova Scotian Prosperity
Download 988.66 KB46 pages This study evaluates Nova Scotia’s fiscal situation and finds the government has misidentified the economic challenges facing the province. Instead of…
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Austerity not the solution to Nova Scotia’s economic challenges: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX – The provincial government’s austerity program is misguided and is making the real challenges facing Nova Scotia worse, says…
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Nova Scotia and the Carbon Tax: Build on Early Actions, Prepare for our Green Future
The government of Nova Scotia isn’t happy with the federal government’s carbon pricing plan. The Nova Scotia Environment Minister walked out of a federal-provincial meeting, and the…
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Buy-out is the only option for P3 schools in Nova Scotia, says think tank
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX – The P3 schools program in Nova Scotia was a failure that cost Nova Scotians tens of millions more…
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Private Profit at a Public Price
Deciding the Future of the Public-Private Partnership Schools in Nova Scotia Download 992.28 KB 40 pages This study evaluates the P3 schools program in Nova…
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Provincial budget will cause gender inequalities to worsen: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. ST.JOHN’S – The Newfoundland and Labrador budget will worsen gender inequalities in the province, says a study released today by…
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Through a Gender Lens
The 2016-2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Budget’s Impacts on Women Download 683.19 KB34 pages This study finds that the 2016-17 Newfoundland and Labrador budget will worsen…
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The Fight for $15 in Nova Scotia: a Bottom-Up Approach that Benefits us all
Yesterday the Nova Scotia NDP introduced a private member’s bill that would see the Nova Scotia minimum wage increase to $15 per hour by the…
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Journalism and Democracy in the Chronicle-Herald Strike
The strike at the Halifax Chronicle-Herald (hereafter CH) is dragging into its 14th week. Events over the past couple of weeks show how the strike is important, and…
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Open Letter: Anti-Poverty, Fair Economy, Labour and Environmental Advocates Agree on Five Key Principles for a Made-in-Nova Scotia Carbon Pricing System
Premier McNeil and Finance Minister Delorey, The dramatic social and economic costs of a changing climate are well-documented, requiring an immediate and multi-pronged strategy on…
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Nova Scotia Can Afford to Respect its Public Sector Workers
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Economic prosperity, social justice and environment protection can co-exist
Nova Scotia Alternative Provincial Budget 2016 is proof CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT HALIFAX – Nova Scotians know the government has very serious…
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