Unison endorses Jeremy Corbyn for Labour leadership | The Guardian
Turkey's messy war in the Middle East, explained | The Washington Post
What's Left 2015-07-26 Volume 22
There has been a healthy dose of suspicion around the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) – the Conservative government's latest attempt at buying votes. Many have criticized the timing, execution, and eligibility with good cause. However, one of the more substantial issues is that of public policy.
Employment Insurance system broken, needs complete overhaul | What's Left
This week, a new study on Employment Insurance (EI) was released by the liberal Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP). It details how the Conservatives broke the system, and provides recommendations for massive changes to the EI system, including a focus on eliminating regional disparities.
Mistakes pile-up in Hydro One sale | What's Left
The Liberals seem to be fumbling the Initial Public Offering of Hydro One. In a public letter this week, CUPE's lawyers asked the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to review the government's interference with the legal obligations of Hydro One's board.
Harper's Universal Child Care Benefit not effective, just a cynical attempt to buy votes
There has been a healthy dose of suspicion around the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) – the Conservative government's latest attempt at buying votes. Many have criticized the timing, execution, and eligibility with good cause. However, one of the more substantial issues is that of public policy.
Social Impact Bonds: The Next Stage of Casino Capitalism
Social Impact Bonds come from the same dark place in the financial world as complex derivatives, the trading of which lead to the great financial crisis. They are a way for the great gamblers of financial markets to place bets on 'success,' in this case betting on the delivery of social services on the cheap. It is a disaster in the making for anyone who actually needs support.