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Budget 2022: Some progress, but no need for panic at the country club
Our analysis of the 2022 federal budget
In March 2020, our world stopped: Seven charts to understand two years of COVID-19
The pandemic, through the eyes of our researchers
Federal Budget 2022: What we're watching for
This budget could herald the beginning of a Pearsonian period of progressive policy making
Does the Liberal-NDP pact signal a new Pearsonian phase?
What the new agreement gets right—and where there's room to go bolder
What can governments do to combat inflation? A lot
Tackling inflation can be part of a public-led recovery—it only requires government to reduce or maintain prices in areas they control.
Patching up Canada’s income security net: Lessons from the pandemic
The big question now for Canada is whether, by design or default, we will revert to the “same old, same old” after the crisis.
Unfinished Business: Recommendations to the new government for advancing gender equality
Gender equality advocates are under no illusion that there is a fight ahead in communities across the country to realize the tremendous potential of Election 2021.
Platform Crunch: The Green Party platform
We dive into what the Green Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: Liberals release costed platform
We dive into what the Liberal Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: Families would save more with $10-a-day child care fees than with tax credits
Only 6,600 families could receive the maximum $6,000 tax refund under the Conservative plan.
Platform Crunch: Conservatives release five key planks
We dive into what the Conservative Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: NDP releases commitments ahead of anticipated federal election call
We dive into what the NDP has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: A $10-a-day national child care plan will mean big savings for parents
If implemented, parent fees would drop by 50 per cent by 2022 and, ultimately, to $10-a-day by 2026.
On the right track: Reflections on the federal-provincial bilateral agreement on early learning and child care in Nova Scotia
With the announced intent to expand access, we must underline the need to build a universal system.
Budget 2021 analysis: Does it deliver?
Federal Budget 2021 was expected to deliver between $70-100B in COVID-19 recovery funds. Does it deliver and will funds be allocated in meaningful ways? Our experts weigh in.
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