https://www.spreaker.com/show/unpacked-with-the-ccpaenSociety & CultureCopyright Canadian Centre for Policy Alternativeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d7d75fd554c1214e1439cc89b96f8688.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/unpacked-with-the-ccpaWed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:20 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesCanadian Centre for Policy Alternativesoutreach@policyalternatives.caWhat's the best that could happen?falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wealth-inequality-and-the-new-government-ft-david-macdonald--46829388
What, exactly, has the pandemic taught us about wealth inequality in Canada? What does the current government have in store to shrink the gap between the super rich and poor? And what else should be considered?

Join CCPA Senior Economist David Macdonald and Progressive Economics Fellow Alicia Massie, authors of the recent Boundless Bonuses report, as they unpack how we can tackle wealth inequality.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46829388Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:37:55 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesThe pandemic has shown who can be winners and losers in the Canadian economy. It was no surprise that wealth inequality showed up loudly and clearly in conversations leading up to the recent federal election. What, exactly, has the pandemic taught...
What, exactly, has the pandemic taught us about wealth inequality in Canada? What does the current government have in store to shrink the gap between the super rich and poor? And what else should be considered?

Join CCPA Senior Economist David Macdonald and Progressive Economics Fellow Alicia Massie, authors of the recent Boundless Bonuses report, as they unpack how we can tackle wealth inequality.]]>2348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-the-temperature-on-workers-rights-labour-and-organizing-ft-sheila-block-and-aminah-sheikh--46402709
With federal and provincial (Ontario) elections on the horizon, join CCPA Senior Economist Sheila Block and CCPA-Ontario Research Associate Aminah Sheikh as they unpack what the moment means for the future of workers’ rights in Canada.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46402709Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:17 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesThe pandemic put a microscope on workers’ rights. This has included push back on corporate power, while a wave of resignations across the U.S. has revealed workers are rejecting extremely low-wages and poor working conditions. Is something similar...
With federal and provincial (Ontario) elections on the horizon, join CCPA Senior Economist Sheila Block and CCPA-Ontario Research Associate Aminah Sheikh as they unpack what the moment means for the future of workers’ rights in Canada.]]>1715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-care-economy-what-s-at-stake-if-we-don-t-make-change-now--46210042
In this episode, CCPA Senior Research Katherine Scott and Ontario Nonprofit Network policy advisor Pamela Uppal as they discuss the care economy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46210042Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:12 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesThe COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance and challenges of Canada’s care economy. With a federal election on the horizon, are we on the cusp of generational changes to child care, long-term care and more? And with growing demand for care...
In this episode, CCPA Senior Research Katherine Scott and Ontario Nonprofit Network policy advisor Pamela Uppal as they discuss the care economy.]]>2628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blueprint-for-a-green-future--45983139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45983139Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:30:08 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesA Green Future is possible, but what does it look like in Canada? What do we need to consider as we transition to a net-zero economy? And how do we do it without leaving anyone behind? Join Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, CCPA Senior Researcher, and...2280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-04-global-vaccine-inequality--45835903
Globally, the picture is much different. Vaccine inequality is rampant. What are the impacts for countries without reliable, safe and affordable access to vaccines?

How should this reality affect our global pandemic response? Has Canada’s response to this challenge measured up?

CCPA’s Senior Trade Researcher Stuart Trew and Siham Rayale, Oxfam Canada Scholar and Policy Specialist, unpack what it would take to ensure vaccines for all.

Find out more:

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: https://policyalternatives.ca

Oxfam Canada: https://www.oxfam.ca/

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/covid-19-vaccines-equitable-global-access-urgently-needed]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45835903Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:30:35 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesCanada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout had a bumpy start, but it now leads the world with the largest share of any country’s population having received first doses. Globally, the picture is much different. Vaccine inequality is rampant. What are the...
Globally, the picture is much different. Vaccine inequality is rampant. What are the impacts for countries without reliable, safe and affordable access to vaccines?

How should this reality affect our global pandemic response? Has Canada’s response to this challenge measured up?

CCPA’s Senior Trade Researcher Stuart Trew and Siham Rayale, Oxfam Canada Scholar and Policy Specialist, unpack what it would take to ensure vaccines for all.

Find out more:

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: https://policyalternatives.ca

Oxfam Canada: https://www.oxfam.ca/

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/covid-19-vaccines-equitable-global-access-urgently-needed]]>2600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-03-school-s-out-what-s-next-ft-erika-shaker-and-ricardo-tranjan--45640815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45640815Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:40:45 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesNow that school’s out, It’s the perfect time to join us in a conversation reflecting back on education during the pandemic. How was education handled by policy makers during the pandemic? What kind of plans are in place to support educators and...2667educationpolicy,post-covideducation,school,schoolsafetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-02-color-coded-retirement-ft-sheila-block-and-grace-edward-galabuzi--45442984
Sheila Block is Senior Economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's Ontario office.

Grace-Edward Galabuzi, associate professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration at X University.

Along with Hayden King, director of the Yellowhead Institute, they have authored a new report that troubles the way many Canadians experience retirement.

"Colour-coded Retirement: An intersectional analysis of retirement income and savings in Canada" is available through the CCPA website: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/ColourCodedRetirement

Let's continue the conversation!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45442984Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:00:40 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesToday on Unpacked with the CCPA: Canada's Colour-Coded Retirement. Sheila Block is Senior Economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's Ontario office. Grace-Edward Galabuzi, associate professor at the Department of Politics and Public...
Sheila Block is Senior Economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's Ontario office.

Grace-Edward Galabuzi, associate professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration at X University.

Along with Hayden King, director of the Yellowhead Institute, they have authored a new report that troubles the way many Canadians experience retirement.

"Colour-coded Retirement: An intersectional analysis of retirement income and savings in Canada" is available through the CCPA website: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/ColourCodedRetirement

Let's continue the conversation!]]>1940falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-01-canada-s-re-opening-now-what-ft-david-macdonald-and-katherine-scott--45266243
For more information on the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, visit https://policyalternatives.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45266243Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:59:20 +0000Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesCCPA experts David Macdonald and Katherine Scott unpack the lessons learned about inequality during the pandemic. Can we build back in a way that leaves no one behind? For more information on the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, visit...
For more information on the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, visit https://policyalternatives.ca]]>1950falsefull