Commentary at Generation Squeeze

Frequently Asked Questions about the #TaxShift

By

- 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.

Commentary

Learn more

Another protest by multimillion dollar homeowners

By

- 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?

Commentary

Learn more

Restoring housing affordability, forever

By

- May 29, 2018

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

Commentary

Learn more

Gen Squeeze’s approach to the issue of global capital

By

- February 19, 2018

The impact of global capital on B.C. housing markets is significant. But it can be challenging to talk about. Here's our approach.

Commentary

Learn more

#BCbudget2018 will fail young people if medical care gets most new spending

By

- February 18, 2018

Don’t grow medical care spending more than other social spending, because health doesn’t start with health care.

Commentary

Learn more

#BCbudget2018: what to look for in the BC NDP housing strategy

By

- February 11, 2018

The BC NDP's upcoming “comprehensive housing strategy” will be a litmus test for the party’s many promises on housing affordability. Here are some things to watch for.

Commentary

Learn more

#BCbudget2018: the short end of the stick for young people

By

- February 02, 2018

Is the giant age gap in public spending purely natural, or does it also reflect a political and cultural reluctance to actually invest in young people?

Commentary

Learn more

#BCbudget2018: first steps on $10aDay child care

By

- January 24, 2018

We need to make sure the B.C. government follows through on their commitments by investing at least $225M of B.C.'s 2018 budget in child care.

Commentary, Action

Learn more

#BCbudget2018: will the BC NDP deliver?

By

- January 15, 2018

The BC NDP have promised to make life more affordable for British Columbians — during the election, in the throne speech, ministerial mandates, in the budget update. Here's what they'll need to do to deliver.

Commentary

Learn more

You deserve an age breakdown of government spending. Here's your champion.

By

- November 26, 2017

Without a breakdown in generational spending, it's too easy for politicians to resort to platitudes like “younger Canadians are our future”, while budgeting in ways that compromise our present and future.

Commentary, Action

Learn more