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A blog for progressive Canadians by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba Office
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Supporting Refugee Resettlement: Beyond the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Syrian refugee crisis has attracted unprecedented political attention and, arguably, corresponding political will in Canada. In November 2015, the Province of Manitoba publicly stated it could welcome 1,500 to 2,000 of the 25,000 Syrian refugees that the …
We need to maintain momentum on job training
By Lynne Fernandez At the end of 2015 The Conference Board of Canada predicted that in 2016, Manitoba’s economic activity would be second only to BC, with strong performance expected in the service, manufacturing and constructions sectors. The …
Remembering Privatization of Home Care
By Jim Silver Brian Pallister has said that if his Conservative Party wins this month’s provincial election, he will not rule out the possibility of experimenting with privatization in Manitoba’s health care system. It may be worth recalling …
New Election 2016 E-Book
UNSPUN 2016 E-Book A collection of CCPA-MB’s provincial election commentaries.
Childcare and the Manitoba Election
By Susan Prentice Childcare is a surprisingly important election issue. It figured prominently in the 2015 federal election, and is playing a role in the 2016 Manitoba provincial election. Why does childcare warrant such political and public attention? …
Poverty on the Agenda: an analysis of party platforms
By Josh Brandon Manitobans rate themselves to be a generous and caring society. When natural disasters strike, we are the first to respond. Manitobans are Canada’s most reliable donors to causes both at home and abroad. So how …
Publicly-owned liquor stores work for Manitoba
By Cheryl Lysy With the provincial election around the corner, parties are gearing up with promises for Manitobans. The Liberal leader, Rana Bokhari, is promising to turn liquor sales into private business. The Conservatives and NDP have stated …
Federal Budget provides opportunities for Social Housing in Manitoba
By Josh Brandon Budget 2016 provides some welcome news for nearly 600,000 Canadian families who depend on social housing. The budget allocates $2.3 billion dollars over two years for housing initiatives. While this announcement falls short of the …
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