Join us and the Halifax WAC for a conference, From Broken to Better: Fighting for Workplace Justice 📆 Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University REGISTER FREE ONLINE: www.halifaxwac.ca/fall-confere... #NSpoli

P.E.I's legal minimum wage needs to increase. The province's minimum wage is currently $16 per hour, which is 30% short of the $22.77 per hour workers need to make ends meet: bit.ly/48cInGP #peipoli

The @dalfaculty.bsky.social is still locked out. This lockout is unwanted by faculty & students, goes against fair & reasonable bargaining practices & is the latest example of the neoliberal push to make post-secondary more corporate & less equitable: bit.ly/4n40pQ8 #nspoli

“We have the mechanisms to help working families and governments just really need to ensure that they use what they have. It all fits together..." @csaulnier.bsky.social tells the Guysborough Journal. Read the article here: bit.ly/3JFFcxs #NSpoli

Join us next Wed., Sept. 10th, 4-6pm for an event recognizing the importance of ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are heard and exert influence. RSVP to [email protected] #nspoli

Despite recent increases, the minimum wage in Atlantic Canada is $6 to $12 short of what people need to cover basic living costs. The gap between what people need to earn & what the minimum wage has almost doubled since 2018. Learn more: bit.ly/2025livingwa... #NLpoli #NSpoli #PEIpoli

PEI’s living wage stays the same this year, but housing & food costs continue to hit low-income households hard. While the govt has done some good work around public transportation, child care, taxation & a new child benefit, there’s much more to be done. #PEIpoli

NL's living wage increased again. While some govt programs have blunted this increase, many fail to account for yrs of high inflation on essentials. There’s a need to increase eligibility cut-offs of govt programs so working people can qualify for much-needed supports. #NLpoli

NS's living wage increased again, at a rate similar to last yr. Inflation has generally slowed, but many workers in NS struggle to afford essentials. There is a need for improved working conditions, redistributive income supports, fair taxation, & to regulate the costs of essentials. #NSpoli

Just released: 2025 Living Wages Report for NL, NS, & PEI. Too many households in Atlantic Canada struggle to make ends meet - their earnings don't cover basic living expenses. Govts & employers must act to address the affordability crisis. Learn more: bit.ly/2025livingwa... #NSpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli

On Monday we're releasing the 2025 Living Wages Report for NL, NS and PEI. This report details regionally-specific living wages and highlights the significant challenges workers and families face as housing, food, and other essential costs continue to rise. #NSpoli #NLpoli #peipoli

We cannot take human rights or democracy for granted. Join us on Wed., Sept. 10th, 4-6pm for an event recognizing the importance of ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are heard and exert influence. RSVP to [email protected] #Nspoli

There aren’t enough spaces for children in Nova Scotia’s licensed child care system. (@davidmaccdn.bsky.social, Cash Cow: Assessing child care space creation progress). Check out @policyalternatives.ca's new report to learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #NSpoli #childcare

‪We stand in solidarity with the members of the @dalfaculty.bsky.social who have been locked out by their employer. We are appreciative of the public intellectual work that so many members do in partnership with us! A fair agreement must be met at the bargaining table. Solidarity. #NSpoli

New article: The first homelessness count in Western Nova Scotia shows that the housing crisis is deep. "... efforts are being undermined by structural issues, such as insufficient affordable housing stock, inadequate income support, and limited access to health and social services." #NSpoli

We continue to bring attention to important issues. Throughout July, media outlets turned to CCPA-NS and CCPA-NS research associates to provide insight on interprovincial trade, child care, housing, and homelessness. #NSpoli

“Those providers are not profit-seeking and so they’re not going to be charging the same kind of high rents as our for-profit housing developers are” – Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid in an interview with CBC Nova Scotia www.bing.com/search?q=htt... #nspoli #AffordableHousing

We need more non-profit housing and effective rent control. New data shows that average asking rents for Halifax increased from 43%-68% between 2019-2025, with studios increasing the second most in the country. Review the data: www.novascotia.ca/finance/stat... #NSpoli #affordablehousing

The end of the school year marks the end of food programs & other services. Income insecurity must be addressed as a root cause of food insecurity. Read our report, cited by @citynewshalifax.bsky.social, to learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #NSpoli

Low wages, critical levels of unemployment, & sky-high cost of living leave young people with dismal economic prospects. Learn more: CBC News article: www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1... @policyalternatives.ca article: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #NSliving #livingwage

Canada Post is a vital service to Canadians. Any changes to its structure and mandate must prioritize what is in the public interest; the well-being of workers and services for all communities across Nova Scotia and Canada. Read out submission to learn more. #NSpoli

We've got a table at @nsgeu.bsky.social's Triennial Convention at the Halifax Convention Centre—come say hi! #NSpoli

Last night's Webinar on Workers, Tariffs & Interprovincial Trade in Atlantic Canada was a huge success! Thanks to our panelists for providing such insightful analysis of the tariff crisis, & to everyone who attended. If you missed the webinar, you can view it here: #NSpoli #NLpoli #NBpoli #PEIpoli

@peggynash.bsky.social is coming to Halifax! Join us Tuesday to meet CCPA's ED Peggy Nash & hear CCPA'NS' research-backed policy recommendations for living wages, low-wage workers, temporary agricultural workers, migrant/immigrant women, & child protection workers in Nova Scotia. #NSpoli

CBC NS cited us in their recent article on the crisis in child protection work: “...complaints also echo the findings of a 2024 report by the [CCPA-NS], which found that workers were dealing with excessive caseloads, chronic understaffing, low wages & insufficient training.” #nspoli

As the tariff crisis continues, we must continue to demand that decision-makers prioritize policies that leave no one behind. Join us and the NSFL on May 8th at 7pm for our webinar on Workers, Tariffs & Interprovincial Trade in Atlantic Canada. #NSpoli #NBpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli

Polls are opened in Nova Scotia. No registration required. No Voter card. Also, you have rights as a worker to take paid time to vote. Find out where you can vote and what you need to vote. #FederalElection www.elections.ca

Join CCPA-NS’ Annual Check-in to hear about the work we’ve accomplished in the past year & what we have planned for the year ahead. Hear from our network of Research Associates, meet CCPA’s new ED, and ask us questions. 📆6 pm on May 6th 📍Online or in-person at Dal's School of Social Work. #NSpoli

Join the CCPA-NS in partnership with the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour on May 8 at 7 pm AST for an insightful webinar about interprovincial trade barriers and the tariff crisis. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #NSpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli #NBpoli

Join us tonight at @j4wns.bsky.social's No One Left Behind event. @csaulnier.bsky.social will be talking about what government can do to protect workers amidst tariffs. EVENT INFO: Tonight, Apr. 22 at 6pm - Radstorm 2177 Gottingen St, Halifax NS #NSpoli

No One Left Behind: Organizing A Workers-First Agenda To Address The Tariff Join us to learn about Trump’s tariffs, their projected impacts & what actions we can take to ensure all workers have essential protections

Next week April 22 6pm at Rad Storm or join online. Organizing a workers first agenda to address the tariff crisis Registration link below Presented by @j4wns.bsky.social

“I was surprised at the lack of attention on what we mean by affordable housing, based on how much concern there's been about it over the past two decades,” said Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid in an interview with CBC Nova Scotia. #NSpoli

Calling all academics & community-based researchers! Join us on May 1 for a free Media Training & Research Mobilization Workshop where @nolore.bsky.social & @csaulnier.bsky.social will share tips & tricks on translating research for media. Register now! #NSpoli

"When I spoke with @csaulnier.bsky.social, director of the @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social, she said minimum wage workers spend most of their earnings on rent. But here’s the thing: many minimum wage earners don’t get full-time hours." www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

NS’s minimum wage increase isn't enough, as @csaulnier.bsky.social told the Halifax Examiner: “We’ve only seen a growing gap between the minimum wage and the living wage with the rising costs of living, and very little additional income support or otherwise for low-income workers.” #NSpoli

NS minimum wage workers got 50¢ raise today, but they still make significantly less than what’s required to make ends meet. Learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #NSpoli

"We're not building public housing to the extent that we should be. There aren't enough rent subsidies for people who need those right now. We don't have strong enough rules around eviction. You know, all of that would actually make a much bigger difference than the tolls." - @csaulnier.bsky.social

@csaulnier.bsky.social raised concerns about Bill 36 at Wednesday's Public Bills Committee: “[Bill 36] leaves NS vulnerable to deregulation, weaker environmental regulations, safety regulations & consumer protections & may negatively impact local jobs and workers" youtu.be/QRJC2u1-xqM #NSpoli

Bill 36, the interprovincial trade Bill, threatens to undermine worker & environmental protections in NS. Tune into the Public Bills Committee tonight at 9:30 pm to hear @csaulnier.bsky.social discuss why this Bill is problematic & what we need instead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eD2... #NSpoli

This International Women's Day, let's call for equitable treatment of ALL women. Cooking, cleaning, and caring sectors are critical to the health of Nova Scotia, but the immigrant and migrant women who work in these sectors face systemic racism that leaves them undervalued and underpaid. ##nspoli

More from Christine Saulnier's speech at Wednesday’s “Special Interests” For Democracy: ”Bill 24 says that this government is going to now have the power to interfere with in municipal transportation decisions and have municipalities foot the bill too” #NSpoli

IMWAH cited CCPA-NS's Cooking, Cleaning, & Caring report this morning at NSGEU's International Women's Day Breakfast. Cooking, cleaning, & caring jobs are deemed essential, but the immigrant & migrant women working these jobs are underpaid & subjected to racism despite their vast expertise. #NSPOLI

The new tariffs are frightening, but we must not allow worker and environmental protections to be dismantled. While Bill 36 claims to remove ‘barriers’, it only leaves Nova Scotia open to the lowest bidder. Check out @csaulnier.bsky.social's speech at this afternoon’s gathering. #NSpoli

Bill C-36 seeks to simplify the movement of goods & services between provinces, but it leaves NS vulnerable to deregulation, weak protections, & lowered labour standards. Join us at the “Special Interests” for Democracy rally Wed., Mar. 5th at 12pm to hear @csaulnier.bsky.social discuss. #NSpoli

“We're losing that more affordable housing stock faster than we are building new units,” said Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid in an interview with CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #NSpoli

CCPA-NS is growing! We’re looking for a part-time Research Assistant to conduct quantitative research and analysis of social and economic issues. Interested? Apply by 6pm AT on Mar. 17: ccpa.bamboohr.com/careers/43?s...

Tune into Maritime Connection on CBC today between 4 - 5pm see Dr. Christine Saulnier discuss the rising cost of living and its impact on Maritimers. Call in to join the discussion: 1-800-565-1940 #nspoli #NBpoli #peipoli

The cost of living continues to rise, as seen in our Living Wages Report. Call into Maritime Connection on CBC this Sunday between 4 - 5pm to join Dr. Christine Saulnier in a discussion about the rising cost of living and its impact on Maritimers. 1-800-565-1940 #nspoli #NBpoli #peipoli

NL Fed of Labour President responds to min wage increase to $16: “the current approach to setting minimum wage policy is simply not meeting the needs of workers”. The living wage in NL is $24-$27/hr, as reported by @russellawilliams.bsky.social & @csaulnier.bsky.social in Living Wages Report #NLPoli