POLICY FIX
A blog for progressive Canadians by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba Office
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Hope on the horizon? What the federal poverty plan means for Manitoba
By Molly McCracken The federal government released its national poverty reduction strategy “Opportunities for All” last month. The plan has implications for the soon-to be released Manitoba poverty reduction plan. The federal and provincial governments must take serious …
Imagine a Winnipeg…2018 Alternative Municipal Budget
By Lynne Fernandez, Winnipeg cannot control broader macro pressures such as climate change or a stagnant global economy, but it can prepare for the changes that are coming. It can meet climate change with policy to mitigate damage, …
Why the Pain for Women in Manitoba Jails
By Elizabeth Comack, The Free Press (May 23 and 26, 2018) recently reported on the case of an Indigenous man who served more than six months in jail after pleading guilty to a break and enter. It later …
A Comparison of the Carbon Tax Rebates to Families in Manitoba and British Columbia 2017
By Harvey Stevens, When British Columbia introduced its carbon tax, it provided a rebate to families to offset the higher cost of goods and services created by that tax. It designed it as a refundable tax credit that …
A Made-in-Manitoba Tragedy of the Commons
By Lynne Fernandez In February, a provincial news release about changes to agricultural crown lands advised that “The Manitoba government has launched a consultation focused on agricultural Crown lands, to ensure upcoming policy changes reflect the views of …
Winnipeg Without Poverty: Calling on the City to Lead
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [May 2, 2018]: Make Poverty History Manitoba launched it’s city poverty reduction plan Winnipeg Without Poverty: Calling on the City to Lead at 10am, May 2. This report, endorsed by more than 90 organizations, calls …
Merchants Corner Grand Opening April 28
A community’s Vision Comes to Life Join us at this new community hub! Saturday, April 28 11am – 4 pm, 11:30 – 12:00 Greetings and remarks 541 Selkirk Ave.
New CED Documentary Screening Tuesday Jan 23
CCEDNET-MB, CCPA-MB, The Manitoba Research Alliance and Rebel Sky Media present: The Inclusive Economy Stories of Community Economic Development in Manitoba Tuesday, Jan 23 at Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. Winnipeg Doors open at 6:30, movie at 7 pm …
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