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Federal documents reveal 29,600 job cuts by 2015
OTTAWA—The total number of federal core public service job losses over the next three years will be 29,600—far more than the 19,200 estimate that is now commonly cited, says a new analysis by the...
May 17, 2012 | National Office
Canada’s secret bank bailout revealed
OTTAWA—A study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) estimates the previously secret extent of extraordinary support required by Canada’s banks during the financial...
April 30, 2012 | National Office
Dévoilement du sauvetage secret des banques du Canada
OTTAWA – Dans une étude dévoilée aujourd’hui par le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives (CCPA), les auteurs calculent l’ampleur auparavant secrète de l’aide extraordinaire dont les...
April 30, 2012 | National Office
2012 living wage calculation shows the real costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver
From the Living Wage for Families Campaign (Vancouver) For families with young...
April 26, 2012 | BC Office
Understanding the provincial budget
Halifax, NS – Tomorrow, when the government releases their budget, there will be a lot of talk about getting “Back to Balance” as the provincial government makes deficit reduction its priority. To...
April 2, 2012 | Nova Scotia Office
Federal budget drags Canada into age of austerity: Think tank
OTTAWA—All Canadians will pay the price for a federal budget that will result in significant job losses, weaker environmental protection, and unnecessary cuts to cherished public services, says...
March 29, 2012 | National Office
Alternative Budget Moves Nova Scotia Forward, Not Back
HALIFAX – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia released its 2012 alternative provincial budget today. In contrast to the Nova Scotia government’s 'back-to-balance' plan of...
March 22, 2012 | Nova Scotia Office
Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline: new reality check on employment numbers finds economic benefits overstated
(Vancouver) A new study reviews the economic case for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP) and casts serious doubt on claims that the pipeline will lead to substantial job creation and...
March 21, 2012 | BC Office
Think tank calls on feds to scrap spending cut plans
OTTAWA—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) urges the federal government to table a detailed budget that restores Canadians’ trust in the economy, public institutions, and democracy...
March 15, 2012 | National Office
Un institut de recherche demande au fédéral de laisser tomber ses plans de compressions des dépenses
OTTAWA – Le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives exhorte le gouvernement fédéral à déposer un budget qui redonne aux Canadiens confiance dans l’économie, les institutions publiques et la...
March 15, 2012 | National Office

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