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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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No Nova Scotian Should Have To Work Sick
The Urgent Need for Universal and Permanent Paid Sick Leave Legislation Download 455.47 KB25 pages This report, titled No Nova Scotian Should Have to Work Sick,…
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Social Policy Framework Questions for the 41st Nova Scotian Election
With the 41st NS election set for August 17th, 2021 we have taken the 10 Guiding Principles of the Social Policy Framework for Nova Scotia…
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New report examines the need for paid sick leave in Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released the report No Nova Scotian Should Have to Work Sick, The Urgent Need for Universal and…
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On the right track: Reflections on the federal-provincial bilateral agreement on early learning and child care in Nova Scotia
With the announced intent to expand access, we must underline the need to build a universal system.
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Open letter: Recommendations for Building an Early Learning and Child Care System in Nova Scotia
Dear Honourable Derek Mombourquette, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development;…
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Keys to tackling the affordable housing crisis in Nova Scotia
Like access to food, clean water, and health care, access to housing is a fundamental right to which all people are entitled.
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Keys to a housing secure future for all Nova Scotians—new report release
Halifax, NS— The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia with the Housing for All Working Group released the report, Keys to a housing secure future…
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Keys to a housing secure future for all Nova Scotians
This report examines the question what would it take to ensure that everyone has meaningful access to safe, permanently affordable, secure, supported and adequate housing…
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Proposed changes to Nova Scotia’s Financial Measures Act would erode trust
Democracy is built on trust and trust is built on openness.
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Time to address the cost of poverty in the Atlantic provinces
We are far less likely to recognize households living in poverty as a public health issue, societal crisis or economic problem that we should solve…
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