ccpa-tirp.bsky.social
A project of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that pools expertise from NGOs, unions and academics studying trade treaties and globalization. Posts by CCPA Researcher Stuart Trew. policyalternatives.ca
👤 Joined on 15 November 2024
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@ccpa-tirp.bsky.socialThis is private equity, this is what it does. Buy up businesses, run them into the ground, and rip them apart for short-term profit. www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Show Post“Brute-force solutions like forcing projects through the planning and construction process at warp speed, conducting rushed Indigenous engagement, and outsourcing as much as possible to the private sector and contractors have failed.“ Reads like a description of the Carney government’s strategy. 🎁
Show PostThe Alberta Prosperity Project says they are still waiting for the official count "before drawing conclusions" about the results of the referendum vote (Elections Alberta currently has them losing 24.7% to 75.3% with 84% of voting locations reporting)
Show PostYet another AI paradox highlighted here. As proponents point out, companies and governments could use these technologies to complement workers and improve services, etc. In practice, they’re using them as a way to save money and replace workers. Which will worsen things for everyone.
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