Reaction from the #NL government to @csaulnier.bsky.social's report on the gender wage gap in Atlantic Canada. The provincial minister of Women and Gender Equity, Lela Evans, says the gender wage gap in Newfoundland and Labrador is “unacceptable.” @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social vocm.com/2026/07/02/m...

Listen to CCPA-NS Director and report co-author Christine Saulnier go into detail on the recent gender pay inequity report on 95.7 News Radio’s Nova Scotia Today. Full piece linked here, starts at 25 minutes: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/nov... #nspoli #nbpoli #nlpoli #peipoli

Grâce à nos amis de la Coalition pour l’équité salariale du Nouveau-Brunswick, démystifions l’équité salariale ! L’équité salariale garantit un salaire égal pour un travail de valeur égale. Elle est différente de la parité salariale (salaire égal pour un travail égal).

With help from our friends are Coalition for Pay Equity–New Brunswick, let’s bust some myths around pay equity! Pay equity is ensuring equal pay for equal value. Pay equity is different from pay parity (equal pay for equal work). Find the full fact sheet: equite-equity.com/sites/defaul...

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...

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

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

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Join us to hear about the state of the gender pay gap across Atlantic Canada! At this community discussion, we’ll be joined by representatives from our partners across Atlantic Canada, who will give updates on pay inequity in their province. The report will be released on June 24th. #nspoli

Meet the authors of Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us! Both Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks are highly accomplished in their fields, and have dedicated their careers to researching and advocating for a more progressive tax system in Canada. #nspoli

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

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...

Like all our reports, the child poverty report card requires vigorous research and thorough analysis. You can support this work by donating to the CCPA-NS spring campaign at policyalternatives.ca/NSgiving #nspoli

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

Tomorrow, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts will be discussing the Canada - Nova Scotia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Tune into the livestream to hear about the future of child care in Nova Scotia: nslegislature.ca/legislative-... #nspoli

Join CCPA-NS, Equity Watch & King’s Bookstore on June 23rd to hear Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks speak on their book, “Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us" Tues, June 23, 6:30-8PM Halifax, Atrium AT101, Saint Mary’s University, or livestreamed at www.youtube.com/@ccpanovasco... #nspoli

The regional living wage report is one of the key reports published by us. This report is incredibly important, and takes time, detailed focus, and expertise. We are asking for your support to continue this work by donating to the Nova Scotia spring campaign: policyalternatives.ca/NSgiving #nspoli

As the leading voice on progressive policy in Nova Scotia, we have a special request so we can continue our important work. Support our work by making a monthly or a special one-time donation at policyalternatives.ca/NSgiving. #nspoli

In case you needed more evidence about why you are struggling to make ends meet. The newest Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index data on inflation reveals that Nova Scotia is leading the country in overall cost increase. #nspoli

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

ICYMI: Earlier this month, CCPA-NS released the second report in our Advancing Decent Work series, focusing on the nature of precarious work in Nova Scotia. Read the full report here: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli

In this interview with Dan Ahlstrand from 95.7 RadioNews, Dr. Brickner breaks down how precarious work is defined, and what those who do precarious work are experiencing. The segment with Dr. Brickner starts at 31:45: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/nov... #nspoli

Reminder to register for our annual meeting, happening this Thursday at 12PM online!

ICYMI: CCPA National released their analysis on the impact of post-secondary institutions on Canada’s economy. In the Atlantic provinces alone, post-secondary institutions purchased $1.2B of goods and services in 2022. Read the full analysis: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli

Today is May Day, which marks International Workers’ Day. A day for celebrating worker gains and to recommit to improving working conditions. Our new report raises red flags about the extent of job insecurity in Nova Scotia and outlines policy recommendations. #nspoli

New report finds nearly 1 in 3 Nova Scotia workers in precarious jobs. Using a first-of-its-kind survey, this report reveals the lived experiences of those facing precarious work in Nova Scotia, with low wages, limited protection and job instability. About 43% are on the edge of precarity. #nspoli

At CCPA–Nova Scotia, 2025 was a year marked by both challenge and momentum, by barriers to democratic participation, and by the growing power of collaboration. Join us online on May 7th at 12PM to look back on the work being done here over the past year. Register here: linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia

Dr. Rebecca Casey was interviewed by the Chronicle Herald about our recent report on long-term care in Nova Scotia. She spoke about how the pandemic didn’t cause the problems faced by LTC workers, but exacerbated them. Low wages, chronic understaffing, and lack of support, persist today. #nspoli

NEW CCPA-NS REPORT: Long-Term Care in Nova Scotia: Pandemic Lessons and Persistent Failure - A survey of long-term care workers Today, CCPA-NS released a report on the experiences of long-term care (LTC) workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it connects with the ongoing labour dispute.

Today, more than 2,200 long-term care workers from 24 care homes across the province take to the picket line. Nova Scotia’s long-term care workers are the lowest paid in Atlantic Canada, and do not make a living wage. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social

Insurgent Love author @ardathjean.bsky.social reflects on what makes small publishers so special, and what it means for the NS government to cut vital funding. Risking the Loss of Critical Ideas and Diverse Voices contributed by @fernpub.bsky.social : linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia #nspoli

Malgré le fait que les augmentations du salaire minimum dans les provinces de l’Atlantique suivent généralement la hausse de l’inflation, elles ne suffisent pas à compenser la hausse du coût des produits de première nécessité. Lire le communiqué de presse complet: linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia

Despite minimum wage increases in Atlantic Canada generally keeping pace with general inflation, they fall short of covering the rising cost of key essentials. All workers deserve a fair, living wage and decent working conditions. Read the full press release linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia #nspoli

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE : Le salaire minimum augmente dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, mais c’est encore insuffisant Les augmentations du salaire minimum dans les provinces de l’Atlantique contribuent peu à réduire l’écart entre le salaire minimum et le salaire vital. linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia

PRESS RELEASE: Minimum wage in Atlantic Canada is rising – but it is still not enough The minimum wage increases in Atlantic Canada do little to bridge the gap between the minimum wage and the living wage. Read the release here: linktr.ee/ccpanovascotia #nspoli #nbpoli #nlpoli #peipoli

NEW RELEASE: Risking the Loss of Critical Ideas and Diverse Voices: Nova Scotia Book Publishers Facing Unprecedented Instability, contributed by Fernwood Publishing Read it here: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli @fernpub.bsky.social

On CBC Information Morning Moncton earlier this week, Christine spoke on the importance of provincial budgets, and how we can open up the process to be more democratic Listen to the full interview: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #nspoli #nbpoli

This afternoon, CCPA-NS Director calls into Now You Know with Rob Snow to discuss current events on their Focus on Nova Scotia Panel. Listen live on March 26th at 1:30pm by tuning into 95.7 CityNews, or going to their website: halifax.citynews.ca/audio/ #nspoli

ICYMI: @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social director @csaulnier.bsky.social discusses the recent #NewBrunswick provincial budget here: #nbpoli www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Tomorrow morning, CCPA-NS Director Christine Saulnier will be talking about how budgets are made (and how they should be) on CBC Information Morning Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton, airing between 6:00 and 8:30 AM. Listen live at cbc.ca/listen/live-radio. #nspoli #nbpoli

REMINDER: There are alternatives to Nova Scotia's budget. Last month, CCPA-NS Director Christine Saulnier phoned into the Todd Veinotte Show to talk about the 2026 NSAB. They spoke about Nova Scotia’s fiscal health, returns on investment, the housing market, and resource extraction. #nspoli

“If you take a look at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ (CCPA) alternative budget, there are some actually very simple, very actionable strategies that will benefit Nova Scotians.” – Benny Welter-Nolan, executive director of IONS in the Halifax Examiner #nspoli

NEW RELEASE: Arts and Culture: Nova Scotia’s Undervalued Public Good by Sébastien Labelle This piece emphasizes the contributions of the art & culture sector to NS, and how these sectors will be impacted by budget cuts. Read the full piece here: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli

RAs, TAs, and independent course appointees at NSCAD face low wages & job insecurity. As Larissa Atkinson writes, ”A post-secondary system that relies on a precarious underclass cannot reliably meet its core mandate to provide quality higher education.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Last week, the Halifax Examiner covered our community forum with NSACCW, where we broke down what this provincial budget really means for Nova Scotians. Read the article here: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-... #nspoli

CCPA-NS director Christine Saulnier made the front page in Chronicle Herald’s print news, which highlighted the community forum hosted by CCPA-NS and NSACCW on Friday. Read the article here: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... #nspoli

NEW RELEASE: Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Tax Cuts? Our analysis reveals who will actually benefit from tax cuts in NS. Families in the highest income group benefit 11 times more than families in the lowest income group. These tax cuts also result in a $465 million loss of revenue.

The @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty on P.E.I. puts the child poverty rate that year at 16.7% down less than 1% from 2022. “There’s a lot of people suffering out there.” www.cp24.com/news/canada/...

Following the tabling of the 2026-2027 budget, CCPA-NS Director Christine Saulnier was interviewed by Global News, where she spoke about where this budget falls short. Read the full article: globalnews.ca/news/1168928... #nspoli

The 2026-2027 NS budget was tabled today, and it calls for cuts to the public sector, and lacks the investment needed in child care, income supports, and affordable housing. Read CCPA-NS Director Christine Saulnier’s full response to the budget: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli