As shown in our new report, Atlantic Canada is home to some of the largest and smallest gender wage gaps in the country. To learn why this is and what needs to be done about it, read the full report, Closing the Gaps: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli #nlpoli #peipoli #nbpoli

Le Canada atlantique présente certains des écarts salariaux entre les genres les plus importants et les plus faibles au pays. Pour comprendre cette situation et découvrir les solutions à y apporter, consultez le rapport complet, « Combler les écarts »: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Our new report, Closing the Gaps: Gender pay inequity in Atlantic Canada by Daniel Cerdas Sandí and Christine Saulnier, is available on the CCPA website, along with provincial fact sheets: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/closing-the-gaps/ #nspoli #nbpoli #nlpoli #peipoli

Cancelling billionaires before they cancel us...

With all the inconsistency with the ferries this year There is no way they would preemptively cancel the afternoon rush hour on a Friday afternoon So that the 6th-richest person in the world, Larry Ellison, can play his sailing hobby?

1/ Major Canadian experts in internet security and privacy - like @rondeibert.bsky.social, @openmedia.org and @cancivlib.bsky.social - are absolutely freaking out about Bill C-22. They’re sounding massive alarms, warning that it could:

He wants you all to forget that he started a war with Iran without asking Congress, killed hundreds of schoolchildren on day one, got 13 US soldiers killed, downplayed their deaths, made billions betting on the war, raised your gas prices forever, and all while he golfed and partied on your dime.

Mural in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico www.reddit.com/r/MarchAgain...

Graphics from Walk Safe showing the dangers of right turns on red. A motion to remove RTOR in key public areas including schools was not supported by staff due to "limited data evidence to support the need for, or to quantify the effectiveness of, such restrictions on a system-wide basis”

The immense economic power of the richest Americans allows them to wield immense political power, too. They can pour millions into our elections to elect politicians that will continue to rig the system in their favor. We must end this vicious cycle.

“In Toderian’s view, the dividing line between cities that succeed and those that stagnate isn’t geography, wealth or even size—it’s mindset. Some places embrace experimentation, risk…Others default to caution, delay, and a reflexive belief that change is impossible.” momentummag.com/urban-truth-...

The world's first trillionaire received 38 Billion Dollars from the US government. But, no, we won't have enough money to pay for school lunches for your kids. Or give you healthcare. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Most motorists break the law every time they drive. Nearly 9 in 10 motorists routinely break 20mph limits. 50% routinely break 30 mph limits. Over 50% of motorists haven’t read the HC since passing their test, so are ignorant to their responsibilities. But cyclists… road.cc/news/drivers...

“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath

There is a car crash almost every week on Chebucto Road, in front of the Wholesale Club. How hard can it be to put in a traffic light, or ban left turns when cars exit that lot? They could go to the rotary, turn there, and come back. How much does it cost when firefighters respond to these crashes?

There is another way to govern: public policy that actually puts people first.

Ayanna Pressley on ICE prisons: "4,000 children under the age of 18, 20 infants - forced behind the wall by this cruel administration. The lawful maximum time is 20 days. We have 9 year olds having to advocate for themselves. If you're not working to close Dilley, you are complicit in child abuse."

Imagine seeing the world move toward renewables at record speed and concluding that the smart long-term strategy is to double down on gas. Nova Scotia leadership: 'Hold my beer.'🤡

This year, we learned just how important a timely response to provincial budgets are. Thanks to our alternative budget, we were able to respond to the budget and show that there are other options. You can support this work by donating to our spring campaign: policyalternatives.ca/NSgiving #nspoli

Men are too emotional to be president.

Grocery prices are rising faster than wages, so we’re launching 5 municipal grocery stores with lower prices. But people can't benefit from resources they don't know about. These stores need expert branding to properly serve New Yorkers.   Submit a design proposal before June 30! grocery.nyc/brand

Following the release of our upcoming report on pay inequity in Atlantic Canada, we’ll be hosting a community discussion where we’ll talk about the report findings, and of the status of pay equity in the region. June 25th, 12 to 1:30 PM Register for the Zoom here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Very sad to hear of the passing of MARJANE SATRAPI. A lot of the 'graphic novels' produced since the format became popular, really are collections, not 'novels' at all. Persepolis was something special. A novel that lived in my mind long, long after I read it. A very sad loss.

The Canadian Press reports that residents of long-term care facilities and their families want the workers taking care of them and their loved ones to be compensated fairly, and urge the government to bring a new contract forward. Read the article here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nspoli

This argument applies far beyond the U.S. In almost any country, democracy becomes fragile when people feel the economy no longer works for them. Democracy needs fair wages, strong public services, unions, and real economic power for ordinary people. time.com/article/2026...

It’s mind boggling to me that the U.S. congress just lets him keep on criming.

Globally, car culture claims 3,500 lives a day. Yet our moral panic is spent on ebikes, people riding on sidewalks to stay safe, and pedestrians wearing dark clothing or wearing headphones. We have normalized mass casualties while villainizing people just trying to exist outside of a vehicle.

@hfxgov.bsky.social @andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social maybe someday? 🤔

“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusiness

“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas and city center in 2021.”

Same in 2026

No. we need to control corporate greed, fine these companies when they abuse their market power, and establish government-owned grocery stores that sell basic products at cost. Food is a necessity, not a luxury for corporate profit.

Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.

IMPORTANT: The Dutch invested €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear— it WASTES public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com

Bicycles are hugely space efficient, which is why they make a lot of sense in congested cities. This video demonstrates why there aren’t traffic jams in bike lanes. Just imagine the traffic queues if every bicycle here was a car.

#BikeHFX Edward Jost Childcare Centre in Spryfield is looking for helmet donations to fit kids up to age 5, in case any families have bike helmets that are still safe to use, but their kids have outgrown or don’t need.

When infrastructure treats bikes as serious transportation, society stops treating them as children's toys.

What if we taxed vehicles according to size

Today, CUPE Nova Scotia shared thousands of stories from long-term care workers, residents, and their families as workers from long-term care homes across the province continue to push for a living wage. Read the stories at storiesofcare.ca #nspoli

🛑 thinking that “bike lanes“ are just for “cyclist” Riding or rolling, people use this infrastructure to prioritize their safety as vulnerable road users from drivers. If your current or future elected municipal rep isn’t discussing NOW about expanding THIS, find someone else to VOTE for. #TOPoli

Javier Bardem: "¿Estamos matando a mujeres porque algunos hombres piensan que son sus dueños, que las poseen?”

In Scheveningen, the line between cycling and surfing culture barely exists. It’s a beautiful scene: world-class bike infrastructure seamlessly connecting people to nature, recreation, and everyday life. No traffic jams. No parking lots. Just the freedom to pedal straight from the city to the sea.

A parent had started a petition to ask HRM to prioritize the construction of sidewalks on streets within 1.5km of William King Elementary School in the village of Herring Cove. These likely wouldn’t qualify for the rural sidewalk program, because Herring Covers pay the urban tax rate.

"One study found that increasing the number of people who receive SNAP benefits by 5 percent could have prevented nearly 32,000 suicides over 15 years. And a $1 increase in minimum wage has been linked to roughly 8,000 fewer suicide deaths over a decade."

The Weston family keeps getting richer while millions in Canada struggle to afford groceries. Loblaw reports hundreds of millions in quarterly profits and increases dividends during a cost-of-living crisis. This is not just inflation. It is also corporate concentration and power.