Fast Facts – The Next Step: Literacy Programming in Manitoba

Low levels of adult literacy in Manitoba are a barrier to full participation in our society. Easily accessible supports, located in low-income communities are needed to address this challenge, a new study finds.

The Next Step: Literacy Programming in Manitoba

Economists have estimated that low literacy levels cost the Canadian economy billions of dollars annually (Gulati 2013; McCracken and Murray 2010; Sharpe et al. 2009).  Those with low literacy skills suffer poorer health and add disporportionately to t …

Drawing on our Strengths: State of the Inner City Report 2015

It has recently been claimed in the media that nothing is working in the fight against poverty. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ State of the Inner City Report 2015: Drawing on Our Strengths, shows that this is not the case. Important pover …

Fast Facts – Gains are being made: State of the Inner City Report 2015

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ State of the Inner City Report 2015: Drawing on Our Strengths, shows that this is not the case. Important poverty-related indicators are improving. After decades of decline, public investment in community-le …

Work Life: Making the Case for a Labour Market Intermediary

There is a growing opportunity in Manitoba to bridge the economic and social divide between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. First of all, Manitoba employers are looking for skilled workers. Second of all, our large and young Aboriginal population …

Making the case for a Labour Market Intermediary: The Experience of BUILD

This report weaves together findings from data gathered through two other research reports published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) Manitoba. The purpose is to build upon evidence that demonstrates how and why a Labour Market Int …

It’s Home: Listening to Female Post-Secondary Students in Northern Manitoba, Canada

Our research study responds to questions: how do female post-secondary students define and measure their own successes? And what factors have contributed to their successes? Bonnycastle and Simpkins interviewed 27 female postsecondary students.

Innovative Practices of Inclusive Urban Development and Poverty Reduction – Universitas Forum Vol. 4, No. 2

Fast Facts: Community, Research and Social Change

The State of the Inner City Report is an annual research collaboration between the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba and community organizations based in the inner city of Winnipeg. This year marks its tenth year anniversary. Since the b …

State of the Inner City Report 2014: Community, Research and Social Change

The State of the Inner City Report is an annual research collaboration between the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba and community organizations based in the inner city of Winnipeg. This year marks its tenth year anniversary. Since the b …