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This month, the City of Saskatoon published the findings from their annual Civic Satisfaction and Performance survey. To us, these statistics are a reminder that we have the strength of numbers on our side.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This month, the City of Saskatoon published the findings from their annual Civic Satisfaction and Performance survey. To us, these statistics are a reminder that we have the strength of numbers on our side.
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Folks -- this week, most of the credible and research-based budget analysis that doesn't spew a right wing frame will come from @policyalternatives.ca. Consider making a donation if you support our work! We cant do it without your help.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... ‘52 [of 84 federal departments] will likely use the non-renewal of programs to meet their spending reduction targets… @davidmaccdn.bsky.social predicts specific cuts will be made via “stealth” over the coming months’ @policyalternatives.ca
Public service braces for billions in spending cuts ahead of Tuesday’s budget
The finance minister has hinted at shrinking the size of the public service, a move union leaders say could put up to 70,000 jobs at risk
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Folks -- this week, most of the credible and research-based budget analysis that doesn't spew a right wing frame will come from @policyalternatives.ca. Consider making a donation if you support our work! We cant do it without your help.
Wondering what the # is in Sask? Minimum wage is $3.50 - $4.00 below a living min wage in Sask.
Over a million workers in Ontario cities earn less than a living wage. By @carolinaaragao.bsky.social and Craig Pickthorn. #livingwage @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Barely hanging on - CCPA
More than a million workers in Ontario do not earn a living wage where they live—especially women and racialized workers.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wondering what the # is in Sask? Minimum wage is $3.50 - $4.00 below a living min wage in Sask.
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China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
China faces ‘profound’ changes, vows ‘rapid’ development in five-year plan
China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
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it’s amazing how easy it is to chase off evangelical extremists with the mere sight of a naked butt
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
it’s amazing how easy it is to chase off evangelical extremists with the mere sight of a naked butt
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Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada - CCPA
Pharmacare is in the news again. The CD Howe Institute—an important neoliberal think tank—has just released a report based on a conference it hosted on the subject. Unsurprisingly, the report advocate...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Wondering: What if one had a XCanada distribution network that physically touched every household, was located in rural communities, and was trusted? What services could be delivered by that network? Got any ideas?
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Wondering: What if one had a XCanada distribution network that physically touched every household, was located in rural communities, and was trusted? What services could be delivered by that network? Got any ideas?
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We did warn about some of this way back in 2011 - I'll let others decide how well our predictions held up. www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We did warn about some of this way back in 2011 - I'll let others decide how well our predictions held up. www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
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The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is Canada’s leading progressive think tank. Let’s make a difference, together: Join us at policyalternatives.ca/Makeadifference
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is Canada’s leading progressive think tank. Let’s make a difference, together: Join us at policyalternatives.ca/Makeadifference
Sept 4:: How about spending the time after the convention and before the fundraiser chatting with Avi Lewis?
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
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Snack Social with Avi - Lewis for Leader - National
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October 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Sept 4:: How about spending the time after the convention and before the fundraiser chatting with Avi Lewis?
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
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The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
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The post office must be defended - CCPA
When Stephen Harper’s government announced the end of door-to-door mail delivery in favour of community “super-boxes” in 2014, then Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra was asked about the difficulty this wo...
www.policyalternatives.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
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The Saskatchewan Party members of a legislature committee have rejected a bid by the Opposition NDP to expand the auditor's probe into problems with the province’s wildfire fighting aircraft. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sas... #skpoli
Saskatchewan Party government members reject NDP motion on wildfire plane problems
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Party members of a legislature committee have rejected a bid by the Opposition NDP to expand the auditor's probe into problems with the province’s wildfire fighting
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September 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Saskatchewan Party members of a legislature committee have rejected a bid by the Opposition NDP to expand the auditor's probe into problems with the province’s wildfire fighting aircraft. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sas... #skpoli
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This news makes me so happy and proud 😊👇
Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
Why I’m running for NDP leader
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
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September 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This news makes me so happy and proud 😊👇
Nation-building Project: Crown Corp to house the unhoused. House the people!
September 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Nation-building Project: Crown Corp to house the unhoused. House the people!
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A Black man and a homeless man were found hanging from trees in Mississippi yesterday, for those who haven’t seen yet because it’s barely made it out of local news.
September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A Black man and a homeless man were found hanging from trees in Mississippi yesterday, for those who haven’t seen yet because it’s barely made it out of local news.
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The rental wage is the hourly wage needed to afford rent while working a standard 40-hour week and spending 30 per cent of income on housing. 4/4
September 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The rental wage is the hourly wage needed to afford rent while working a standard 40-hour week and spending 30 per cent of income on housing. 4/4
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A 2bdrm apt requires a rental wage of $28.54 in Saskatoon and $27.20 in Regina, close to 2 jobs under the current minimum wage of $15 in SK. 3/4
September 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A 2bdrm apt requires a rental wage of $28.54 in Saskatoon and $27.20 in Regina, close to 2 jobs under the current minimum wage of $15 in SK. 3/4
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To afford a 1 bdrm apt in Saskatoon requires a rental wage of $22.72. Under the current minimum wage, a worker would have to work 1.5 jobs to afford a 1 bdrm apt in Saskatoon. 1/4 www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Making Rent: The CCPA’s rental wage update 2024 - CCPA
It’s almost cliche to say that the high cost of housing is at the heart of Canada’s affordability crisis. Although much media attention is placed on the home ownership market, for the one-third of hou...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
To afford a 1 bdrm apt in Saskatoon requires a rental wage of $22.72. Under the current minimum wage, a worker would have to work 1.5 jobs to afford a 1 bdrm apt in Saskatoon. 1/4 www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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[#Saskatchewan] is falling behind much of the country in creating new child care spaces as part of the national $10-a-day program, according to a new report from @policyalternatives.ca #childcare www.sasktoday.ca/central/york...
Report shows Sask. trailing in child care spaces, sparks criticism
A new report says Saskatchewan lags behind in creating child care spaces under the $10-a-day program, drawing sharp criticism from NDP and CUPE.
www.sasktoday.ca
August 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
[#Saskatchewan] is falling behind much of the country in creating new child care spaces as part of the national $10-a-day program, according to a new report from @policyalternatives.ca #childcare www.sasktoday.ca/central/york...
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Reminder that fossil fuel corporations knew about climate change and then lied.
Wildfire smoke far more dangerous than thought, say scientists #Climate
Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists
Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Reminder that fossil fuel corporations knew about climate change and then lied.
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Air Canada consoles stranded passengers with pictures of their executive bonuses
Air Canada consoles stranded passengers with pictures of their executive bonuses
OTTAWA - With thousands of passengers still facing travel delays as flight attendants strike for fair working conditions, Air Canada executives have decided to comfort customers by sending photos of t...
www.thebeaverton.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Air Canada consoles stranded passengers with pictures of their executive bonuses
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New from @policyalternatives.ca: #Saskatchewan politicians cling to a false narrative about rent control—and it's hurting tenants across the province. By @simonenoch.bsky.social, CCPA senior researcher based in the province. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
With out-of-control rents, why is the Saskatchewan government allergic to rent controls? - CCPA
The current affordability crisis in Saskatchewan is proving particularly acute for renters. Over the past five years, the cost of rent in purpose-built apartments in Saskatchewan has risen 33.9 per ce...
www.policyalternatives.ca
August 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New from @policyalternatives.ca: #Saskatchewan politicians cling to a false narrative about rent control—and it's hurting tenants across the province. By @simonenoch.bsky.social, CCPA senior researcher based in the province. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Our premier causing Moe sMoek. Moe sMoek, Moe problems!
August 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our premier causing Moe sMoek. Moe sMoek, Moe problems!
"The primary mechanism driving the observed income polarization... is that “the highest income households gained from investments, while the lowest income households’ wages declined.” "
We're focused on food and housing rather than Climate Action.
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We're focused on food and housing rather than Climate Action.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
"The primary mechanism driving the observed income polarization... is that “the highest income households gained from investments, while the lowest income households’ wages declined.” "
We're focused on food and housing rather than Climate Action.
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We're focused on food and housing rather than Climate Action.
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Climate change is creating stronger turbulence. Keep buckled up... www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Turbulence is increasing. Here's how the aviation industry is trying to smooth things out
Climate change is creating stronger turbulence. Aircraft designers hope innovative new techniques will reduce its effects.
www.bbc.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Climate change is creating stronger turbulence. Keep buckled up... www.bbc.com/future/artic...