Privatization Watch - November 2010

Council for public private partnerships puts privatization plans into high gear

Dec 6, 2010 09:11 AM The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships wrapped up its annual conference in Toronto on November 23 with a lot of self-congratulatory talk over the success of P3s.

P3 white elephant draws a crowd in Penticton

Nov 29, 2010 07:25 PM A White Elephant in Wine Country report released, which examines the privatization of the South Okanagan Events Centre and the impact of this P3 on the community.

CUPE launches national public services survey

Nov 16, 2010 08:41 AM In communities and workplaces across Canada our valued public services are at risk of being handed over to private interests. Whether it’s health care, water and sewage or child care, many services are threatened by contracting-out and privatization. Take the survey.

Alberta Tory documents suggest for profit health coming after next election

Dec 3, 2010 10:28 AM A leaked government document unveiled plans by the Stelmach government to cut the number of health care services offered through Medicare – after the next election.

Register now for CUPE’s National Municipal Sector Meeting

Nov 26, 2010 04:07 PM Online registration is now open for the CUPE National Municipal Sector meeting taking place in Toronto on February 16-18, 2011. Municipal workers are the bedrock of our communities, providing the vital services we all count on. Come celebrate this important work and learn more about how we can strengthen public services.

Kingston hospital food fight heats up

Nov 2, 2010 09:34 AM A community group is appealing to Kingston residents to support local farmers and merchants, protect the regional economy and the environment, and stop a deal with Compass from being approved.

Committee tackles privatization and contracting out of public services

Nov 8, 2010 08:56 AM Threats to public services right across Canada were the top concern of the second annual meeting of the National Contracting Out and Privatization Coordinating Committee, held November 4 to 6 in Ottawa. Sign up to receive CUPE's online newsletter Privatization Watch.

CUPE committee tackles growth of for-profit child care

Nov 25, 2010 10:33 PM The growth of for-profit child care in Canada was the top concern for the National Child Care Working Group. The committee gathered in Ottawa November 22 –24 to examine ways to improve child care across Canada and sounded the alarm about growth of for-profit child care.