Ottawa – August 10, 2018 – The wealth gap between the 86 richest families in Canada and the rest of us is growing at alarming rate, according to a staggering new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
Ottawa – August 2, 2018 – Statistics Canada reports that today’s generation of young Canadians — ages 15 to 34 — is more diverse, connected, educated and socially engaged than ever.
Toronto – July 7, 2018 – A recent report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals that nearly half of Canadian non-school-aged children live in “child care deserts” – communities where there aren’t enough spaces in licensed day cares.
Ottawa – May 23, 2018 – A recent study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) reveals that child care fees have risen faster than inflation over the last three years – increasing by as much as 20 percent in provinces where maximum fees for child care are not regulated.
Toronto – March 10, 2018 – The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) from Statistics Canada reveals minor price increases in 2017 for all food items as a result of sharp competition between Canada’s food retailers.
Toronto – February 22, 2018 – A new study details the struggles that many Canadians are faced with due to the high cost of prescription drugs, revealing that nearly one million Canadians spent less on necessities like food and heat to afford their prescriptions in 2016.
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