Alternative Federal Budget

Research | Policy Analysis/Development

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) with the participation and support of researchers, activists and leadership from a broad spectrum of civil society organizations representing millions of Canadians has been putting together the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) since 1994. The Centre for Community Study has been involved with the AFB as it relates to cities and federal urban policy.

More Than Money: The New Deal for Cities and Federal Urban Lens

Research | Policy Analysis/Development

An effective “New Deal” for cities requires a coherent National Urban Strategy to reinforce and redirect current levels of federal involvement in community development and sustainability, according to this briefing paper released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

The role of the CBC in the 21st century – Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Policy Analysis | Public Consultation | Strategic Planning | Communication

As part of the ongoing Hamilton Media Project, the CCS, working with the City of Hamilton, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage during their review of the Mandate of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The arguments presented by the CCS and the City featured prominently in the final report of the Heritage Committee.