The need for social change, by the numbers

Over the past two years, the APTS has been working to develop a new political platform. The second Carrefour des idées conference, Comprendre pour choisir (Understanding so we can choose), was held on May 5 and 6 as part of this process. Presentations and discussions were intended to help us take a step back and look at the overall context as we think about the best way to move forward. Here’s a recap of the opening talk by Damien Contandriopoulos, associate professor at the Faculté des sciences infirmières of the Université de Montréal.

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Fighting tax havens has never been more urgent

In addition to the current health crisis, we will soon be facing a major crisis in public finances. Maintaining the social safety net that has been so invaluable these past few months will be no small feat. Our governments must not under any circumstances let the wealthiest among us duck their tax obligations. There’s a tool available to make the governments’ task easier.

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Québec budget for 2019-2020: what change?

The budget tabled in Québec City had raised a lot of expectations. Would it come through with the changes promised by the CAQ? Would it ensure proper funding for services? Since Premier Legault asked to be judged on his achievements, the budget would be a good place to start.

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