Author: Doreen Nicoll
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What Happened to Ending Child Poverty in Canada?
Ending poverty is a policy choice. Government knows what needs to be done, they have the resources, so now we need political will and action. The national child poverty rate … Keep reading »
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Harvest Ontario Walk to Stop HWY 413
What does a group of grandmothers and ‘others,’ a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization, and a community climate group have in common? Turns out, quite a lot. Grand(m)others Act to … Keep reading »
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Decent Work for All is the Prescription for a Healthy Pandemic Recovery
The Decent Work Health Network acknowledges that work is a social determinant of health. Their new report calls for better wages, paid sick days and workplace protections. Keep reading »
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Ford Ramping Up Privatization of Ontario Healthcare System
In Ontario, the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita hit its historic high in 2019. According to Randy Robinson, Ontario Director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, there … Keep reading »
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Social Commons and the Housing Crisis
The Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA) is in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis. It’s not simply a matter of insufficient supply, but rather a deficit of affordable housing for … Keep reading »