government

When “Flexibility” Becomes a Pattern: Why Nova Scotians Deserve Better Government Accountability

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Trish McCourt, RSW

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about government accountability — specifically, about what happens when “emergency spending” becomes business as usual. The PC government in Nova Scotia has been defending its use of additional appropriations—money spent outside the regular budget process. Their argument? Government needs flexibility to respond when emergencies or opportunities arise. And you … Read more

rich white guys in boardrooms who think they can end poverty?

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(Article aptly titled, and inspired by a good friend and fellow caring citizen). Have you ever sat in a board room and observed a bunch of wealthy, Caucasian, Anglosaxon men (and a handful of women, and non-white, and non-Anglo wealthy people) talking Poverty? It wasn’t long ago I had the incredible learning experience of a … Read more