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There are solutions to end the housing crisis and make life more affordable for the majority of people, what’s needed is action.

HALIFAX/ KJIPUKTUK – The December Financial Update released today by the provincial government raises serious concerns about fiscal priorities and the continued lack of sufficient investment to…

The report commends the government for meeting Nova Scotia’s targets in the bilateral funding agreement with the federal government. However, significant challenges remain to realize…

The Nova Scotia government has announced that employers will have to pay minimum wage workers 50 cents more per hour in 2026, with a 25-cent…

Since 2021, I have been collecting research data on rent supplements (the Canada Housing Benefit) in Nova Scotia. This includes in-depth interviews with tenants who…

This report finds that Nova Scotia continues to lag behind other jurisdictions regarding standard and minimal protections for workers in the province.

The Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) was locked out by the university three weeks ago (August 20th). The DFA’s calls for fair wages and supportive measures…

Labour Day is a time to reflect on working conditions and the vital role workers play in our society.

Halifax/Kjipuktuk— The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released the 2025 Living Wages Report for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, providing…

Rural homelessness is often hidden, occurring in cars, campers, backcountry locations, overcrowded homes, or from couch to couch. Yet, the service providers who participate in…

Engaging young electors has been a cross-party issue for several elections, and yet many post-secondary students who are living away from their home ridings still…

2024 marked CCPA Nova Scotia’s 25th anniversary. Over these 25 years, we’ve made an incredible impact, becoming a trusted source of knowledge as the go-to…
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