Iglika Ivanova
@iglikaivanova.bsky.social
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Co-Executive Director @bcpolicy.bsky.social, previously senior economist @ccpabc (bc office now closed). Co-Director, Understanding Precarity in BC Project. Mom. Working towards a more inclusive & sustainable economy. Opinions are my own.
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Everyone's talking about BC's "spending problem" but here's what they're not telling you: we're spending the SAME share of GDP as 1998, but collecting far less revenue. BC's deficit isn't about overspending. My analysis: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

#bcpoli
Opinion: B.C. has a revenue problem, not a spending problem
Experience from early 2000s shows that underfunding public services and failing to address poverty leads to higher economic and social costs
vancouversun.com
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bcpolicy.bsky.social
In 2 decades experience, @iglikaivanova.bsky.social has never seen the nonprofit sector in such crisis.

“There've been downturns and the financial crisis, but I feel like what’s happening to the nonprofit sector now is different. People who used to donate are now clients.”
Programs on the chopping block as B.C. charities face funding crisis
Many who work in B.C.’s non-profit industry say they’re grappling with a decline in donations paired with a growing demand for their services – forcing them to make challenging financial decisions.
www.ctvnews.ca
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disaballiancebc.bsky.social
It is with deep admiration & heartfelt remembrance that we announce the establishment of the Pamela Horton Trailblazer Fund, created to honour the life, leadership, & legacy of our longstanding board member, Pam, who passed away on May 13, 2025.

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/the-pamela-h...
The Pamela Horton Trailblazer Fund | DABC
disabilityalliancebc.org
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iglikaivanova.bsky.social
Looking forward to this webinar on housing later today. Tune in to find out what key policy reforms will move the dial on hosing and if recent policy announcements are hitting the mark.

12 noon PT zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
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parismarx.com
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.

For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
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bcpolicy.bsky.social
What’s needed to tackle the housing crisis?

A webinar with senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social and Sarah Ellis, Squamish Community Housing Society, for housing policy analysis and a practitioner's perspective on creating non-profit housing.

Oct 1, 12 pm PT
bcpolicy.ca/events
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Reposted by Iglika Ivanova
iglikaivanova.bsky.social
Everyone's talking about BC's "spending problem" but here's what they're not telling you: we're spending the SAME share of GDP as 1998, but collecting far less revenue. BC's deficit isn't about overspending. My analysis: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

#bcpoli
Opinion: B.C. has a revenue problem, not a spending problem
Experience from early 2000s shows that underfunding public services and failing to address poverty leads to higher economic and social costs
vancouversun.com
iglikaivanova.bsky.social
Everyone's talking about BC's "spending problem" but here's what they're not telling you: we're spending the SAME share of GDP as 1998, but collecting far less revenue. BC's deficit isn't about overspending. My analysis: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

#bcpoli
Opinion: B.C. has a revenue problem, not a spending problem
Experience from early 2000s shows that underfunding public services and failing to address poverty leads to higher economic and social costs
vancouversun.com
Reposted by Iglika Ivanova
watershedlab.bsky.social
Breaking - Canadian federal government to rip up all highways because they are losing too much money.
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miskoaki.bsky.social
September 30th is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. As we approach this day, how can we avoid symbolic performances of reconciliation and equip ourselves to work toward transformative change? Check out these resources and more on our website: yellowheadinstitute.org. Linked in bio.
The image shows a graffiti-covered wall in the background. Title text in white text on black highlight reads: "Yellowhead Resources to Prepare for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation." Subtitle reads: "How can we avoid symbolic performances of reconciliation and equip ourselves to work toward transformative change?" The Yellowhead logo is displayed. In the bottom right corner of the screen, three arrows are displayed that indicate to scroll.  A red text box at the top reads: "Education Resources". Title text reads: "How Do You Like Your Reconciliation?" A venn diagram demonstrates 4 overlapping circles. The circles include 1. Symbolic: Centres "efforts" by Canadians. 2. Easy: Low-hanging fruit, quick wins. 3. Transformative: Centres Indigenous self-determination, 4. Impactful: Empowers Indigenous peoples. 

Overlapping with Symbolic, easy, and impactful is: renaming
Overlapping with symbolic and impactful is: contrition: accountability + apology. 
Overlapping with Easy, impactful: funding, data transparency, sharing power. 
Overlapping with easy, impactful, and transformative: non-existent. 
Overlapping with impactful and transformative: justice for Indigenous peoples, land back. 
Overlapping with easy and transformative: Settler fantasy. 
Overlapping with symbolic and easy is: exploitative, performative "allyship", and inclusion. 

A dotted line separates the diagram and text that reads: "As we approach National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, consider where the actions you’re taking or observing fall according to this diagram. Are they transformative, impactful, symbolic, easy or somewhere in-between?"
A yellow text box reads: "Map / Education Resource". Title text reads: "The Yellowhead Treaty Map" A star designed by Michelle Sound is displayed. Next to it, text reads: "Covering every treaty since 1763, the Treaty Map depicts three eras of Treaty Making in Canada, Pre-Confederation, Confederation, and "modern". Each treaty contains descriptions on the context, terms, negotiation, and implementation of the treaty." A yellow text box contains the URL: treatymap.yellowheadinstitute.org. 

A dotted line separates text at the bottom that reads: "When you recite a land acknowledgement, are you actually engaging with what it means to occupy stolen land? Are you encouraging your audience to learn about how the territories you live on were dispossessed and remain contested?" A red text box reads: "Online course." Title text reads: "Land Back Online." 

A graphic of a desktop is displayed, which contains artwork by Julie Flett featured in the Land Back report and curriculum. Text reads: "This free open access online course examines the ways Canada dispossesses Indigenous people of the land - and the strategies communities are using to get it back." A red bubble contains the URL: learnonline.yellowheadinstitute.org. A dotted line separates text at the bottom that reads: "What does land back mean in the context of this moment in Canada? Land has always been at the centre of conflict between Indigenous people and Canadians. So, what could a just future look like?" The Yellowhead logo is displayed at the bottom of the image. 
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angella.bsky.social
For public infrastructure and services, can we start talking about how to design them to do what we need, what they can enable, how they can save households and the private sector money and create a level playing field ... instead of treating them like businesses (which they are not!)
parismarx.com
The government is reducing service standards and Canada Post’s biggest advantage: its nationwide network.

This plan is about cutting back the postal service instead of investing to give it new revenue tools through things like postal banking. It’s shameful.
Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News
With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...
www.cbc.ca
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dianeswonk.bsky.social
Why do economists care about inequality in incomes and wealth?

1) Inequality tends to dampen overall economic performance. One of most immediacy effects is on consumer spending. Low-and middle-income households spend a larger percentage of each dollar that they earn when more spending is in…
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sethdklein.bsky.social
Highly recommend this webinar next week presented by @bcpolicy.bsky.social 👇
bcpolicy.bsky.social
What’s needed to tackle the housing crisis?

Next week—a webinar with senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social and Sarah Ellis, Squamish Community Housing Society, for housing policy analysis & a practitioner's perspective on creating non-profit housing.

Oct 1, 12 pm PT
bcpolicy.ca/events
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armineyalnizyan.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

This is straight out of Harper's playbook in 2013.
He announced end door-to-door delivery (making Canada the only G7 country without door to door delivery) after strikes/lockouts/disputes with the union during negos from June 2011 to Dec 2012.
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Ottawa directs Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery of mail across the country
Directive includes shutting down post offices in areas that were considered rural, but are now suburban
www.theglobeandmail.com
iglikaivanova.bsky.social
I'd love to see a comparable chart for Canada for retail grocery and other key sectors. Could you point me in the right direction @vassb.bsky.social @robin-shaban.bsky.social @kaylietiessen.bsky.social?
rbreich.bsky.social
Wondering why grocery prices are high?

Little-to-no competition across the entire food supply chain allows for a price gouging free-for-all.

Corporate monopolies get rich, and we pay the tab.

What is Trump doing about it? Nothing.