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CCPA Update:
New Releases from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE
by Steven Shrybman  (CCPA/Lorimer)

The World Trade Organization is a global institution of staggering
power. With a membership of 135 countries and a mandate to administer
and enforce international trade agreements worldwide, it is not an
exaggeration to say that this organization constitutes a form of world
government.  The WTO is using it is extraordinary powers to force
governments to modify public policies most often to conform to corporate
interests. Steven Shrybman offers an independent view of the WTO and how
it is using its powers in areas ranging from agriculture and environment
to labour and culture.

World leaders meet in Seattle later this year to launch the so-called
millennium round of WTO negotiations.  WTO: A Citizen's Guide is a
timely and valuable resource for all who want to understand its profound
impacts on our lives.

Copies of The World Trade Organization: A Citizen's Guide can be
obtained from the CCPA for $19.95 each (price includes shipping within
North America, handling and GST #124146473RT) (Discounts available for
bulk orders)

To order your copy fill out the secure on-line order form on our web
page at http://www.policyalternatives.ca You can also phone
(613-563-1341) or fax (613-233-1458) your order in to us along with
your mailing address and Visa/MasterCard information or, if you
prefer, send a cheque or money order to us at 410-75 Albert St.,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7.

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TEN TAX MYTHS
by Murray Dobbin

The high-powered campaign for tax cuts in Canada, mounted by big
business and relentlessly promoted by right-wing politicians,
think-tanks and the commercial media, is based on misleading data,
specious arguments, and outright falsehoods. That is the central finding
of best-selling author and activist Murray Dobbin, His report is
designed to expose and refute the prevalent tax myths and to provide the
facts about our tax system that its attackers conveniently ignore.  "Ten
Tax Myths" will equip citizens with the information and analysis needed
to debunk these myths.

Ten Tax Myths has been met by a predictably hostile response from the
tax cut lobby. For example Michael Walker of the Fraser Institute says:
"there is a superficial appeal to the analysis that does not stand up to
careful scrutiny."

Ten Tax Myths can be downloaded for free from the CCPA web site at
http://www.policyalternatives.ca
Hard copies are available for $10.00 each. (bulk orders are available
for $5.00 each plus shipping)

Murray Dobbin is available to speak at conventions and conferences.

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