We regularly hear policy leaders tell us they could use fresh eyes on their files. So we're trying something new: office hours. For people leading policy in their orgs, come by and talk through what's on your mind. Check out more here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
In our final installment, we highlight some of the ways - and there are many - that governments can take on the time tax. springboardpolicy.medium.com…
First, we focus on how public supports for people with disabilities have some of the highest time tax burdens, preventing people from accessing programs they need medium.com/@springboardpolic…
📢 Calling all Toronto-based policy wonks! 📢 On July 12th Springboard is hosting Policy in a Park 🌳☀️🍕a fun, summer networking event. Drop by and grab a slice of pizza! Register here!
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And part 5 of the series puts a spotlight on the new Canada Dental Benefit and why lowering the hurdles to access are key to making it work medium.com/@springboardpolic…
Part 4 of our series looks at the taxes to deal with the tax system medium.com/@springboardpolic…
Despite the name, time taxes aren’t like real taxes. The time tax doesn’t create shared societal benefits and is rarely subject to public scrutiny or conversation.
This afternoon our Director of Policy and Research @jlvanyme is moderating a @Canada2020 panel on inclusive and sustainable rural economic development
Happy to see the report by @TweetzfromJas, @AdrienneLipsey and Samantha Coronel from our team out today from @fsc_ccf_en and @Blueprint_ADE. It's about breaking barriers that keep people from figuring out how to build, change, and improve their careers. global-uploads.webflow.com/5…
The team at Springboard reads a lot of public policy writing, for work and for fun, and want to share our highlights. RT ≠ endorsement. This is what we're reading this week:











