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Independent, non-partisan research on social, economic & climate justice. RTs & follows≠endorsements. We're on Bluesky. Instagram & FB: policyalternatives
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Joined December 2008
“We never used to tolerate such high levels of compensation and inequality,” @MarcLeeYVR said. “Now we do. We’ve just been beaten over the head with it for a number of years.” @ccpa #inequality
ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
Bottom 40 per cent of Canadians combined for 17.2 per cent of national income
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"The federal government has set a savings target of $25 billion over three years, and according to recent economic analysis by @ccpa, [the] plan to identify 15% savings. by 2028-29 could mean nearly 60,000 federal jobs are at risk."
ctvnews.ca
As the federal government eyes potential staffing cuts in the coming years, one union leader says that the loss of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) call centre workers would mean worse service for...
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"Le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives a averti dans un récent rapport que les compressions budgétaires pourraient entraîner la perte de près de 57 000 emplois dans la fonction publique." @ccpa
ici.radio-canada.ca
Des défenseurs des droits des personnes handicapées s'inquiètent de l'impact des compressions sur les programmes visant à les embaucher et les promouvoir.
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"Un salaire entre 24 $ et 30 $ de l’heure est nécessaire pour subvenir à ses besoins, selon la région du Canada atlantique où l’on habite, d’après les données que vient de mettre à jour le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives." @CCPANS
ici.radio-canada.ca
Le salaire de subsistance en Atlantique va de 24 $ l'heure à près de 30 $ l'heure selon les régions, d'après le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives.
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New from @ccpa: The International Court of Justice, which is the preeminent source of international law, issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion on climate change last month. By @hadrianmk .
policyalternatives.ca
The following is a re-print of the July 2025 edition of Shift Storm, the CCPA’s monthly newsletter which focuses on the intersection of work and climate change. Click here to subscribe to Shift Storm...
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ICYMI: "Manitoba is certainly a laggard when it comes to [child care] space creation," @DavidMacCdn @ccpa
cbc.ca
Manitoba is nowhere near hitting its affordable child-care goals, as the province works to bridge the largest gap in the country between the number of child-care spaces it promised and those it...
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New from @ccpa: Saskatchewan is lagging behind when it comes to childcare availability. By @simon_enoch .
policyalternatives.ca
In 2023, the Saskatchewan government was quick to claim credit as one of the earliest provinces to introduce $10 per day childcare fees as part of its Early Learning and Child Care agreement (CWELCC)...
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Prime Minister Carney just announced he was removing some Canadian counter-tariffs against the U.S. What’s happening in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute, and what comes next? By @MarcLeeYVR and CCPA Trade and Investment Research Project director Stuart Trew.
policyalternatives.ca
International political discourse in 2025 has been haunted by the spectre of Donald Trump and his brute force reshaping of global trade relationships to the (perceived) advantage of the United...
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Trump is threatening to dismantle Canada's auto sector. It's time for the federal government to step in, and create a national vehicle manufacturer. By @ccpa's Nathaniel Denaro and @514jon #cdnpoli #cdnecon .
policyalternatives.ca
Donald Trump is an existential threat to Canada’s auto sector. As he bluntly stated during a meeting with the prime minister in May, “we don’t want cars from Canada.” Tariffs are intended to make it...
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ICYMI: @ccpa Director of Trade and Investment Research, Stuart Trew, spoke with BNN Bloomberg about Trump and crony capitalism, American exceptionalism, and the Building Canada Act. #cdnecon.
bnnbloomberg.ca
Shows: Taking Stock - Taking Stock offers a complete roundup of all the trending stories Canadians need to know in the world of business each week. Hosted by Amanda Lang.
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Ottawa’s interference in the Air Canada strike delayed a resolution. When it stepped aside, a deal quickly followed. Op-ed by @ccpa Executive Director @peggynash #canlab
troymedia.com
Peggy Nash • When Ottawa stepped aside, a deal quickly followed
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“Non-profit expansion is important, as it keeps the money spent directly on child-care costs,” said @mmmollymcc Manitoba director of @ccpa. “If a profit is made, it is at the expense of other costs [like worker pay and space rental]."
brandonsun.com
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RT @DavidMacCdn: Canada’s $10-a-day #childcare program is cutting fees—but is it creating enough spaces? My new report from @ccpa shows bi….
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Manitoba has created a fraction of the 23,000 spaces promised under the $10-a-day national child-care program announced in 2021. @mmmollymcc @ccpa
winnipegfreepress.com
Manitoba has created a fraction of the 23,000 spaces promised under the $10-a-day national child-care program announced in 2021. Just 3,408 spaces have been created for infants and preschoolers...
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WRECKED. Hirono: Has any court said that DEI is unconstitutional? Yes or no?. Hamilton: Yes. Hirono: Which court?. Hamilton: The United States Supreme Court. Hirono: I disagree with you…. Hamilton: You can go read it yourself. 🔥🔥🔥
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