Our Asks for the 2026 Federal Budget

Generation Squeeze

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May 14, 2026

Budget 2026 is the time for Ottawa to trim the $17.5 billion in subsidies that go to seniors with six-figure incomes, and build a new and improved National Housing Strategy....

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Ottawa's Spring Economic Statement: Another missed opportunity?

Paul Kershaw

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April 29, 2026

Ottawa prioritizes $17 billion for retirees with six-figure incomes over transformative affordability measures

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Analysis of the 2026 Ontario Budget

Andrea Long

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March 27, 2026

A familiar story is taking hold across Canada. Provinces point to global uncertainty, trade tensions, and economic headwinds to explain rising deficits. These challenges are real, but the fine print...

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2026 Alberta Budget: A deficit driven by population aging, not just population growth

Andrea Long

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February 27, 2026

Premier Danielle Smith largely attributes Alberta's record $9-billion deficit to population growth. She's right to focus on demographics, but by concentrating on a population headcount rather than population aging, she...

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Analysis of the 2026 BC Budget: We Can No Longer Ignore the Ageism at its Core

Andrea Long

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February 17, 2026

The BC government says its 2026 budget safeguards essential services. But a closer look at the numbers reveals a troubling pattern: the province is working far harder to protect spending...

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Recommendations for the 2026 BC Budget

Andrea Long

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January 23, 2026

BC's 2026 Budget is coming in February. As always, we’ll be diving into the numbers to deliver generational analysis of spending and revenue decisions. For the province to make the...

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Recommendations for the 2026 Federal Budget

Andrea Long

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January 06, 2026

To build a Canada in which people of all ages can thrive, and to meet respond to the generational challenge set out in Prime Minister Carney’s Mandate Letter, Generation Squeeze...

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