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Seth Klein: Pro rep will indeed mean more minority governments—bring it on!

The B.C. director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says that minority governments have brought forth some of the most important social programs in Canadian history.

Seth Klein: How electoral reform enhances local representation

The B.C. director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives applauds the provincial government's menu of choices in the upcoming referendum on electoral reform.

Seth Klein and Iglika Ivanova: B.C. government can—and should—end deep poverty

A false premise underlies the presumption that if government were to increase assistance, welfare would become too “attractive”. And it's not supported by evidence from the recent...

Seth Klein: Site C’s economic justifications unconvincing and it’s time we made decisions differently

The B.C. director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives counts himself among those who think the provincial government made the wrong decision by supporting completion of...

Seth Klein: Debunking the Fraser Institute’s latest scaremongering on Indigenous rights

A report released last month and its associated news release make three dubious and related arguments.

Seth Klein: Four planks for a bold and progressive B.C. jobs agenda

He outlines how it's possible to create a hopeful and exciting plan that contributes to a cleaner environment.

Seth Klein: Some strengths and weaknesses in the Green party platform

Overall, it’s a pretty good document.

Seth Klein: Raising RRSP withdrawal limit no solution to unaffordable housing

This policy response is typical Stephen Harper.

Seth Klein: When telling the truth gets you in trouble in Canadian politics

Such is the paradox of contemporary Canadian politics.

Voting “yes” to new transit funding will benefit lower-income households

Metro Vancouver’s upcoming transportation referendum is a rare opportunity to significantly enhance transit services, boost local employment, and tackle climate change.