Oct 5, 2015
Ontario's minimum wage hike: The job is half finished
October 1 marks the first year in which the Ontario government adjusts its provincial minimum wage to inflation, but the job is only half finished.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice. Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates.
Sep 30, 2015
Federal cuts undermining workplace health and safety
Federal underfunding and understaffing of safety inspectors are putting employees in federally regulated workplaces sector in harm's way.
Sep 23, 2015
New report examines Canada's operational framework for handling Afghan detainees
A new report calls on government to launch a public inquiry into actions of Canadian officials relating to Afghan detainees.
Sep 9, 2015
Provincial tuition fee policies more about managing public opinion than accessibility
On average, tuition and compulsory fees for Canadian undergraduate students have tripled between 1993-94 and 2015-16 and will continue to rise over the next four years.
Sep 1, 2015
Cast your vote: Think-tank unveils platform to end income inequality
Seizing on the first federal election in recent history where income inequality is a hot button issue, CCPA has launched a platform to reduce the gap.
Aug 5, 2015
Corporations abuse investment treaties, bully governments into environmental backtrack
Canadian investors have exploited a controversial mechanism in international investment treaties to challenge public interest regulations in 24 different countries.
Jul 29, 2015
Government claims of LNG jobs grossly overstated, not supported by companies' own numbers
A new report offers a reality check on government claims about massive job creation to come from a B.C.-based LNG industry.
Jul 17, 2015
Study reveals best and worst cities to be a woman in Canada
A new study reveals the best and worst cities to be a woman in Canada.
Jul 8, 2015
Special education policies across Canada need update, renewal
The majority of special education policies in place across Canada are more than 10 years old and out of step with current practices around inclusive education.
Jul 1, 2015
New study identifies more than $10 billion in savings on military equipment
The study, by University of British Columbia Professor Michael Byers, identifies more than $10 billion in potential savings in spending on military equipment.
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