What we do

Together, we're amplifying the voice of young Canadians (20s, 30s & 40s).  

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A Voice in Politics

We run people-powered campaigns advancing bold solutions to the 360-degree squeeze. And when you’re too busy to get involved in those, we suit up and advocate on your behalf!

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A Voice in the Market

We negotiate discounts to help Gen Squeeze members save time and money, and to help us all live more sustainably. If you lack old-school employer benefits, our Member Perks may help!

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Cutting Edge Research

The Gen Squeeze lab @ the University of BC provides analysis to help you explain to friends & family why so many younger Canadians are struggling, and what we can do about it!

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Join us, and we’ll make sure more Canadians
have a chance to…

Afford to start families

Find a good job

Pay off student debt

Save for retirement

Afford a suitable home

Leave as much as we inherited

Find out how we'll get there

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Become a member, get perks

Join Gen Squeeze for free, or sign up for a monthly membership and get access to exclusive perks like special discounts on products and services to help reduce the squeeze, invitations to exclusive events, Gen Squeeze swag, and more!

Latest news
What is the Squeeze?
By Gen Squeeze Squeeze - August 10, 2018
Younger Canadians are being held back by a 360-degree squeeze. Here's what's going on and how we're working together to squeeze back.
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It Takes a Village
By Noel Farrand and Charles-Antoine Vallieres - July 26, 2018
Trying to afford rent in Vancouver? It takes a village.
  Videos,  Humour
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Support Driftwood Village Co-housing!
By Rachel Selinger - June 29, 2018
This co-housing proposal for North Vancouver is way too cool! But we need your support to get it approved.
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Meeting: age trends in public finance
By Paul Kershaw - June 21, 2018
As a voice for young Canadians we regularly suit up and advocate on your behalf. This week we met with Liberal MPs to discuss intergenerational trends in public finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the #TaxShift
By Paul Kershaw - June 19, 2018
Here are some frequently asked questions about our #TaxShift proposal that will benefit the vast majority of British Columbians, and make life more affordable for young and old alike.
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Another protest by multimillion dollar homeowners
By Eric Swanson - June 12, 2018
Certain owners of $3+ million homes — outraged over new housing taxes — are getting plenty of coverage. But how does their situation compare with the challenges faced by everyone else?
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