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7 reasons housing affordability matters this election

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- September 20, 2019

In case you needed a reminder (or some talking points for Thanksgiving), Gen Squeeze offers its take on why housing affordability is such a big deal in the lead-up to Oct. 21.

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3 ways Gen Squeeze is getting YOU ready for #fedelxn19

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- September 11, 2019

Last federal election saw a huge turnout among young Canadians. This fall, Gen Squeeze is going for the repeat.

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From Hope to Possibility

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- August 01, 2019

I'm excited to join Gen Squeeze! Together, we can imagine new possibilities and build a better future for young Canadians.

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WIN: Ontario court gives another 👍 to pricing carbon pollution

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- July 17, 2019

Ruling affirms that sustainability and affordability can go together

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VIDEO: Housing should be for Homes First

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Gen Squeeze - June 26, 2019

This short animation sums up how big the gap is between what young Canadians earn and how much it costs to buy a home.

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Straddling the Gap

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- June 12, 2019

Research shows younger Canadians are still squeezed between flat earnings and sky-high housing markets.

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4 Housing Commitments We Want From Federal Parties

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- June 10, 2019

For all Canadians to afford a good home, federal parties must commit to these four things as they seek to be elected this fall.

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Our gameplan to fix the housing crisis

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- May 22, 2019

Housing costs are leaving young peoples' earnings behind in too many Canadian communities. Here's how we're working to fix it

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WIN: Burnaby releases bold 10-part housing plan

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- May 16, 2019

After honing in on Burnaby — which has the worst rental market in B.C. and the third worst in all of Canada — we've helped the City craft a bold "Quick Start" housing affordability plan to turn things around.

Wins, Homes First

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WIN: Saskatchewan court gives 👍 to carbon price

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- May 16, 2019

Several provinces are fighting Canada's national carbon price in court. We're leading an Intergenerational Climate Coalition to push back, and a ruling from Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal is our first big win.

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