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Posted: Monday, 3 October 2011

Executive Summary The transportation sector in Canada is responsible for 27% of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Just over half of the energy used in this sector is specifically dedicated to transporting people. If Canada is to make the much-need… Read More

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Emergency Resolution May 2010, Expansion of Canada's Public Pension System

Posted: Monday, 14 June 2010

WHEREAS The Canadian economic downturn is putting the retirement security of many workers at risk; and WHEREAS Canadian cities are directly impacted as they are key front line providers of social services and support programs for older workers and retirees… Read More

Historic Municipal Policy a First for Canada

Posted: Wednesday, 5 May 2010

New Westminster, British Columbia is the first city in Canada to adopt a municipal living wage policy. The historic policy, unanimously passed by the New Westminster City Council on April 26, 2010, will reduce poverty and support working families. Workers … Read More

Budget Watch

Posted: Thursday, 25 February 2010

Canadian Labour Congress Budget Priorities On March 4, 2010, the federal government will table a Budget that is widely expected to place a high priority on cutting the deficit through spending cuts, not on job creation. While temporary stimulus measures … Read More

Budget 2009: Economic Crisis, P3s and Municipalities

Posted: Tuesday, 21 April 2009

I. Key Points: In Budget 2009, the Conservative government announced limited infrastructure funding support for a range of municipal, provincial, federal and First Nations projects. It is time for the government to seriously re-evaluate the publ… Read More

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