Lisa Akinyi May

Former Associate Director @ccpa | Alum @UBCPoliSci |
Previously @GlobalRepCentre, @journalismfund, @VRT
@lisaakinyimay.bsky.social
RTs ≠ endorsements |

[Marc Lee @MarcLeeYVR]

We are the very model of a modern major petro-state. New post looks at the case of Cedar LNG in BC.
https://t.co/gk9SznrmIe

[Alex Hemingway @1alexhemingway]

BC’s tax system has become fairer since 2017.

The vast majority of households saw their total tax rate fall, while the richest 1% are paying more.

But the richest still aren't paying their fair share—and far less than they were in 2000.

New report: https://t.co/lsLMZHiR2H

[Daily Hive Vancouver @DailyHiveVan]

Does Canada's tax system disproportionately benefit big capital and the economic elite? We spoke to Alex Hemingway (@1alexhemingway), senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (@ccpa), to assess the equity of Canada's tax system #Canada #CanadaLine

[Anna Reuß @reussae]

If you read only one thing about the #Kenya|n protests, let it be this brilliant, incisive analysis by @kopalo. https://t.co/C1Om7D4UyI

[@policyalternatives Bluesky @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa]

New from @ccpa Monitor: There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the Palestine solidarity protests on university campuses—let’s tackle it head on! By @nadeearahim
https://t.co/KAqGx2yvuD

[CCPA-NS @CCPANS]

Our team is expanding! We’re seeking a Fund Development & Communications Officer to support Nova Scotia’s @ccpa office, and expand our reach and impact.

Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/AJH2rkEbYz #nspoli

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

Canada's had numerous programs to attract migrant caregivers with the (largely unfulfilled) promise of permanent residency. New research reviews the record of the latest 5-year pilots, which ended yesterday. @CCPA_BC @jennyshaw011 @alli_massie
@Anita_Minh
https://t.co/fACS6iEZ31

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

I've been doing research for 15 yrs so I expected to find glaring gender & racial wage disparities among those who earn less than a living wage.

But I was shocked by data showing *half* of racialized women earn less than the living wage in Metro Vancouver https://t.co/xh3JCtt9On

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

The minimum wage may be going up to $17.40/hr on Saturday, but it’s still not enough to get by in BC. Our new research shows that more than 740,000 people earn less than the living wage in their community - 1 in 3 workers. @CCPA_BC @LWforfamilies #bcpoli https://t.co/xh3JCtt9On

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

At @CCPA_BC, we produce compelling research that shapes the public dialogue on today's big issues. Your support makes it possible.

Please donate to help us continue to offer rigorous analysis & evidence-based policy solutions for an inclusive economy: https://t.co/vZZwHGve7n

[The CCPA–BC @CCPA_BC]

Raging wildfires, droughts & hotter summers, we can’t ignore how extreme climate events are affecting our communities.

We put forward sound & actionable policy alternatives to tackle the climate crisis head-on and we need your help. Donate today.
https://t.co/Y8XA9436oi

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

Our research on poverty, inequality and living wages only happens because @CCPA_BC supporters make it possible.

Please consider making a one-time gift today and a group of generous donors will match your donation. https://t.co/vZZwHGuGhP

[Lisa Akinyi May @LisaAkinyiMay]

For the past 26 years, the @CCPA_BC has supported numerous social justice efforts, offering powerful research and transformative solutions. Your support enables us to shape the public dialogue on today's most critical challenges. Donate today and double your impact.

[The CCPA–BC @CCPA_BC]

We’re preparing for the BC election with fact-based research that provides real solutions to make life better for all who call BC home. But we need your help.

Please make a special one-time gift today & a group of generous donors will match your donation.
https://t.co/BXtdsa78Bc

[Lisa Akinyi May @LisaAkinyiMay]

Pushed into Leadership, Hung Out to Dry - https://t.co/gMrsaDpI2f

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

Looking forward to this online event later today. This conversation is more timely than ever given recent federal/provincial talks about cuts to temporary visas & the pressing need for permanent residence #StatusForAll. #cdnpoli @rabbleca

[Climate Justice Victoria 🌅 @CJusticeVic]

Register today for Connecting BC: Public transit and the transition to zero emission transportation w @MarcLeeCCPA @CCPA_BC & @Eric_Doherty. More info at https://t.co/0jMcKPiNjS #bcpoli #bclab #cleanbc @climate_unit

[Iglika Ivanova @IglikaIvanova]

Happy retirement to @CCPA_BC's Ben Parfitt - a truly great colleague and an incredible story-teller & investigative researcher who made enormous contributions to natural resource policy in this province. You will be missed, @BenParfittCCPA!

https://t.co/5q5NE7XOSQ

[Seth Klein @SethDKlein]

This week, after 20 yrs of service, the great writer & investigative researcher @BenParfittCCPA, retired from the @CCPA_BC. And what a body of work he leaves!

A few thoughts from me in this 🧵.
If you'd like to read Ben's farewell message, it is here:
https://t.co/mvPtAd2jI8

[Lisa Akinyi May @LisaAkinyiMay]

Read Ben's final report, which explores how surging wood pellet exports from BC to Japan are accelerating the loss of primary forests. This significant work marks his retirement after 20 years with @CCPA_BC. https://t.co/BEcaBCNHvP

[Lisa Akinyi May @LisaAkinyiMay]

🎉 Today we celebrate @BenParfittCCPA as he retires from @CCPA_BC after 20 years! Ben's lifelong passion for understanding the impacts of natural resource extraction on BC communities has been inspiring.

Happy retirement, Ben!
https://t.co/Qu6vNvCNRB