Hennessy’s Index is a monthly listing of numbers, written by the CCPA's Trish Hennessy, about Canada and its place in the world. For other months, visit: http://policyalternatives.ca/index
Inequality and poverty
To address persistent poverty in this province, community groups have outlined a plan to provide Manitobans with the tools they need for a life of dignity and opportunity. The View from Here 2015: Manitobans Call for a Renewed Poverty Reduction Plan assembles the ideas and findings of on-the-ground experts and recent research in a comprehensive package of recommendations endorsed by over 90 organizations across the province.
Given that the policy landscape has changed since 2009, and that the province will be required by legislation to update its strategy in 2017, community advocates believe that now is the time to renew The View from Here 2009. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba and the Canadian Community Economic Development Network – Manitoba (CCEDNet-Manitoba) have been working with community partners to present a renewed package of policy rec
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This paper is an update of a previous paper on Social Impact Bonds by John Loxley published by CCPA. The paper finds an increase in recent SIBs activity by value worldwide and the creation of an enabling environment for SIBs. Social service agencies may be attracted to SIBs because of the funding they offer, however concern remains due to SIBs private funding in areas of public responsibility.
It’s December, the season for charitable giving. Wherever you turn you see boxes and bins collecting non-perishable food items for the local food bank or toys for the less fortunate children in our communities. The cashier asks if you want to add a $2 donation to your purchase. You donate like you did last year. But the problem doesn’t seem to go away.
Mary Agnes Welch is right when she says charity is “not fixing the province’s most serious problem.” However, her critique of provincial anti-poverty efforts falls short. Complex problems, like the kind of poverty that exists and persists here in Winnipeg, require multi-faceted responses. We need to build on what’s working in Manitoba if we are to solve the problems of poverty here.
This report looks at 2013 compensation levels for Canada’s highest paid 100 CEOs and finds that executive pay in Canada has rebounded to its pre-recession glory days. The review finds that the CEOs pocketed an average $9.2 million—compared to the average Canadian income of $47,358. The last time CEO pay was this high was in 2007, when the average for the highest paid 100 CEOs was $10 million.
OTTAWA—Before lunch today—the first official work day of 2015—Canada’s highest paid CEOs will pocket what most Canadians work all year to earn, says the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ (CCPA) annual CEO pay review.
Celebrating 10 years of community-based research: the 2014 State of the Inner City Report launch
Tuesday December 16, 2014
Circle of Life Thunderbird House
715 Main Street
Lunch 11:30 am
Program – 12-1:15 pm