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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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Nova Scotia’s homecare system needs more public funding and oversight
The province has a long way to go in improving its homecare infrastructure
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Putting Continuity in Continuing Care
Reimagining the Role of Immigration in the Recruitment and Retention of Healthcare Workers in Nova Scotia Download 180.76 KB 11 pages Staffing shortages in Nova…
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Nova Scotia has the worst provincial child poverty reduction record over 30 years—shows the 2021 Report Card
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Halifax, NS—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) released the 2021 Report Card on Child and Family…
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2021 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia
Worst Provincial Performance over 30 Years Download 1.24 MB62 pages This report provides 2021 child and family poverty rates for Nova Scotia, based on 2019…
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2021 Living Wages for Nova Scotia reflect cost of living and lack of government support
Governments can do much more to support workers READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX, NS—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released Living Wages in…
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Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2021
Working for a Living, Not Living to Work Download 508.8 KB 31 pages This report provides living wage rates for all of Nova Scotia in…
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Providing Housing for All in Nova Scotia: It is about more than housing supply
Critical elements for a housing secure Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia needs a seniors’ plan that centres conditions of care
We need to build a care economy that recognizes care as a fundamental component of our basic social infrastructure.
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Still no paid sick leave for Nova Scotian workers
A mandatory paid sick leave policy will ensure that all workers have access to paid sick leave, regardless of where they work.
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NS Votes 2021, Housing & Homelessness Questionnaire Responses
Hundreds of Nova Scotians are currently experiencing homelessness and thousands more are precariously housed due to high rental costs. As we approach the date when…
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