Commentary at Generation Squeeze

We’re jumping into the federal carbon price showdown

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- November 08, 2018

We'll argue the federal government not only has the right to price pollution, they have a responsibility to do so, to avoid discriminating against younger Canadians

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Why we make generational comparisons

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- September 21, 2018

Canada's biggest lobby for seniors/retirees once attacked our use of generational comparisons as "idiotic." We disagree.

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We Rent

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- September 13, 2018

We need to stop treating renters like second class citizens. Here's how.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the #TaxShift

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- 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

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- 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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Restoring housing affordability, forever

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- 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.

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Gen Squeeze’s approach to the issue of global capital

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- 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.

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

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- February 18, 2018

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

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

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- 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.

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

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- 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?

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