Canada’s Gen Fairness budget is getting noticed around the world! Our colleague from the UK’s Intergenerational Foundation, Liz Emerson, took the time to share her thoughts on the promise of generational fairness at the heart of #Canada ’s recent federal budget. #cdnpoli

Register now for 'Dream No Small Dreams: National Conference and Lobbying Days', June 2-4, 2024 hosted by CCL Canada #ClimateEmergncy #cdnpoli canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/dream-no-small…

Spending on retirement supports helped make seniors the least poor age group in #Canada – but shouldn't we be concerned that the same urgency (and money) is lacking when it comes to addressing poverty and vulnerability in young families? gensqueeze.ca/income_security

Podcast with Michelle Cyca “If you have a lot of housing wealth, then you are wealthy. It's uncomfortable. It's not the same as, you know, being Galen Weston... But it is real wealth, and it gives you real power.” #cdnpoli gensqueeze.ca/asking_homeown…

We can't thank our supporters enough!!! Your persistent advocacy helped create a federal budget organized around the promise of Fairness For Every Generation. We overshot the mark! But now we need tugboats to keep the freighter of government on course: gensqueeze.ca/task_force_cam…

A majority of Canadians (who own $1Million+ homes) are willing to disrupt the home ownership tax shelter
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We agree on tax reform. Income gained from hard work shouldn't be taxed more than the wealth people gain while they sleep and watch TV. Here's what we wrote about Canada’s $3.2 trillion home-grown tax shelter – the principal residence exemption: gensqueeze.ca/canadas_home_g…

Intergenerational fairness in government budgets and policies depends on youth participating in democracy. Generation Squeeze has signed on to a joint statement urging the Senate to study extending voting rights to 16-17s.

Read the full statement: vote16.ca/statement
#vote16

Calling all #Ottawa peeps: May 29th #Vote16 Summit (It's FREE). Teenagers engaging in civics is healthy for our democracy! Conversations about politics and local issues are brought to the dinner table, which has a positive impact on voter turnout for people of all ages.

Wanna chat with us policy geeks about intergenerational fairness (or Drake for that matter)? Come join us on our Stubstack channel: gensqueeze.substack.com

Flowers, breakfast in bed, and sleeping late are nice gifts, but there are better ways to help moms feel healthy and valued all year round. Check out the policy changes we recommend to support families, and Happy Mother's Day! buff.ly/3WvcrrA

Politics responds to those who show up. Older Canadians are more likely to vote and powerful lobby groups protect favourable tax measures/public spending on seniors. Fewer young people vote so politicians risk little by failing to respond to their needs. gensqueeze.ca/political_repr…

PODCAST: How do we pay for the ballooning ⁠retirement costs of baby boomers⁠, without skimping on the needs of younger people and burdening future generations with massive public debts? We talked with leading conservative voice Sean Speer The Hub gensqueeze.ca/fiscal_reckoni…