Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Who will speak for public education?

bsichel — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:36:47 +0000

Titre secondaire:

A discussion around the changing landscape around our schools

Ma Oct 21

ville:

Halifax

Lieu:

Veith House

Adresse:

(3115 Veith St.)

Coût:

Free

le contact de l'organisatrice:

hovercraft.eels@gmail.com

Lien:

https://www.policyalternatives.ca/offices/nova-scotia/events/who-will-speak-public-education-discussion-changing-landscape-around-our

Charter schools; "school choice"; standardized testing; edupreneurs; "no excuses"; education reform.

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Who Pays for “Free” Trade?

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:51:18 +0000

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement and Nova Scotia

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), which is currently being negotiated with the European Union, will be bad for Nova Scotia — that is the conclusion of a report recently released by the Nova Scotia chapter of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).

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Property Taxes: There Must Be a Better Way

bsichel — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Economist Michael Bradfield says there are fairer ways to fund our municipalities

All mayoral candidates running in this municipal election, except possibly Tuxedo Stan, are talking about making municipal taxes more fair. And who would want to argue with that?

But fairness can mean very different things. As you will see, sometimes “fairness” is code for a tax system that sees the poor pay more and the rich pay less.

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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia Releases First Alternative HRM Budget

Natascia Lypny — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:32:58 +0000

Group hopes budget will influence municipal council candidates, council discussions and upcoming budget

In the heat of the municipal elections race, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) revealed its first ever alternative municipal budget for Halifax, hoping its progressive economic, governance, social and environmental suggestions will make their way into council chambers.

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Lighter Wallet? Low Wages, Not High Taxes, To Blame

bsichel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:14:34 +0000

Analysts say 'bracket creep' much less of a concern than stagnant wages

Nova Scotians are going to feel their belts get a little bit tighter in the new year.

But according to some experts, stagnant wages – and not tax increases – are to blame.

“[P]eople can't make ends meet because wages are too low in this province,” said Christine Saulnier of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) - Nova Scotia office.

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation: A Myopic Watchdog?

bsichel — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:49:11 +0000

Anti-tax group setting up in Atlantic Canada; critics says it's all rhetoric

A self-described “taxpayer watchdog” group with offices across Canada is poised to open an office in Halifax this fall, according to recent media reports. But critics say the organization is little more than a right-wing media mouthpiece.

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