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Innovative Approaches to Low-Carbon Urban Systems
A Case Study of Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Energy Utility Download 546.93 KB27 pages We know that we don’t want to invest in more fossil fuel infrastructure, so what’s the alternative green infrastructure we want? Marc Lee takes a cut at this question with a case study of the City of Vancouver’s…
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Centrist Complacency: The U.S.Capitol insurrection is a warning to us all
It is imperative that we face the threat that white supremacists pose to what are already weak-functioning Western democracies.
It is imperative that we face the threat that white supremacists pose to what are already weak-functioning Western democracies.
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Inner-City residents gain strength and hope through their participation in community-based programs
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT WINNIPEG—Poverty, inadequate housing and lack of opportunity continue to provide immense challenges for inner-city residents. But community organizations are making a difference. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) framework, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba, in collaboration with Community Led Organizations…
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The Common Sense Revolution at 25: History has lessons for Ford
Twenty-five years ago today, on June 8, 1995, the people of Ontario elected one Michael Deane Harris as premier. Harris’s program, the “Common Sense Revolution,” changed Ontario overnight. He slashed program spending. He slashed social assistance. He slashed taxes. Thousands lost their jobs. Others became homeless. Many died. It’s all…
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Time for BC to regulate gas prices, end gouging by oil companies: CCPA economist
Price increase at pump largely going to industry coffers VANCOUVER—It’s time for BC to follow the Maritime provinces and regulate gas prices to end gouging that has caused gas prices in Metro Vancouver to skyrocket, says a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC Office. “It’s not…
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BC Government Fossil Fuel Subsidy Data Finally Public
For more than two years, the British Columbia government has vigorously fought efforts to compel the release of information on the hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies that it doles out to fossil fuel companies each year. It has either refused outright to release documents or it has handed…
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New federal climate plan hindered by commitment to fossil fuel production
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Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women
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Work Life: A tribute to John Loxley
Economist, Educator, Social Justice Advocate Dr. John Loxley will be honoured at the 8th Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues Brunch on November 3, 2019. Every year the committee chooses an honouree who exemplifies the spirit and beliefs of Errol Black – life-long social activist, labour supporter, economics professor and…
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New study shows retirement security is colour coded in Canada
Data reveal significant inequalities in income between Indigenous, racialized and white seniors, as well as in retirement savings for adults CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (French) CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT (English) Indigenous and racialized seniors have less retirement security and higher poverty rates than white…
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December 6th: A day to honour lives lost and fight for a comprehensive national action plan against gender-based violence
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Grading Canada’s Economic Recovery: Behind the spin on our economy
It is now more than four years after the technical end of Canada’s recession and, according to the Government of Canada, the economy is doing great. But how accurate is that message? Is Canada’s economy the best in the world? Over the next several days, CCPA’s blog Behind the Numbers, will publish a…
