April 12, 2012
You may have heard that government is considering phasing out provincial funding for private, for-profit daycares. We’re extremely concerned that funding changes would put private daycares at a serious disadvantage and ultimately limit choice and access for Nova Scotia families.
March 8, 2012
Remember the commercial where a seemingly middle-aged couple invites all of their friends to a party in celebration of their retirement, complete with a giant cake and choreography? Well, unless you’re part of the public sector, which represents 20% of the Canadian workforce, this is not your reality.
October 24, 2011
Canada is experiencing pension tension. There’s a growing gap between pensions offered in the public sector versus those offered in the private sector. And that gap comes at a huge cost to taxpayers and the majority that are unable to save for their own retirement.
June 20, 2011
Did you know that enrolment in education in Nova Scotia has declined by 16 per cent over the past decade while funding has increased by 40 per cent? Not many do. A recent report – commissioned by the provincial government - highlights that throwing more money at education is not the answer. And we agree.
