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MLI’s impact and influence 2016
At MLI our goal is to influence better federal public policy by positioning ourselves as thought leaders on the issues that are most important to Canadians. Therefore measuring our influence is essential to measuring our success. This section reports on MLI’s considerable influence in 2016, particularly in the areas of Aboriginal affairs, justice, the economy, […]
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CCPA: Metro Vancouver families face increasing child care and housing costs
April 26, 2017 (Vancouver) The wage needed to cover the costs of raising a family in Metro Vancouver is virtually unchanged in the past year, however, child care and housing costs are major challenges for many families, a report released today finds. The 2017 Metro Vancouver living wage is $20.62 per hour for each parent […]
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Open Media: Ahead of unveiling of FCC plans to scrap Net Neutrality, Congress urged to hold oversight hearings into FCC Chair Ajit Pai’s proposals
House and Senate leaders warned about the loss of Net Neutrality as Pai is widely expected to announce plans to dismantle common carriage safeguards this week April 26, 2017 – Leaders in Congress are being urged to hold oversight hearings into attempts by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pai to undo Net Neutrality safeguards […]
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Carleton Professor to Participate in Institute for Research on Public Policy’s Workshop on the Indian Act
April 25, 2017 The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), in partnership with Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication and the School of Public Policy and Administration in the Faculty of Public Affairs, will host the workshop Understanding the Indian Act. The panel event will seek to answer questions and build knowledge of […]
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Lending volumes and credit conditions are improving for SMEs, but many firms continue to struggle to obtain financing that meets their needs – OECD
April 21, 2017 Lending volumes and credit conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have gradually improved, according to a new report from the OECD, but demand-side obstacles such as a lack of financial knowledge are contributing to holding back a stronger recovery. Moreover, SME finance through non-bank instruments is still not sufficiently developed to […]
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WRHA a Dysfunctional Model? – FCPP
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority was established in the mid-1990s and it has grown into a massive, complex bureaucracy. Its budget is approaching $3 billion. Its many activities range from operating a central laundry to establishing standards while operating a multitude of regional programs, funding all hospitals, and operating some hospitals (including the Health Sciences […]
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We have a better budget for Nova Scotia – CCPA
April 20, 2017 Halifax—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released its annual Nova Scotia Alternative Budget today, a week in advance of the current government’s tabling what is likely to be its last provincial budget before it calls an election. It is thus timely to hold our government to account for the choices it […]
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Canada’s air cleanest it’s been in 40 years, stricter environmental regulation may unnecessarily harm economy – Fraser Institute
April 20, 2017 VANCOUVER—Canada’s air quality has dramatically improved over the past four decades despite significant population and economic growth and increased energy usage, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Imposing additional regulations might only harm economic growth with little or no measurable public […]
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Site C: It’s not too late to hit pause – Policy Options
April 19, 2017 Site C is an $8.3-billion hydroelectric project in the early stages of construction by BC Hydro, the provincial power utility, on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia. It is designed to produce 1,100 megawatts of capacity and 5,100 gigawatt-hours per year of energy, starting in 2024. Supporters of the project have […]
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PPF: Canada Must Move Now to Unleash Economic Growth in the Agri-Food Sector
New report calls on federal government to create Agri-Food Growth Council TORONTO, April 20, 2017 – Canada’s agri-food leaders want Prime Minister Trudeau to create an Agri-Food Growth Council to focus on actions that will unleash growth in the industry, according to the Canada as an Agri-Food Powerhouse report, released today by the Public Policy Forum (PPF) […]
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