Generation Squeeze
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Old age security reform can’t be political ‘third rail,’ group urgesOAS benefits support eligible Canadian seniors aged 65 years or older with monthly payments from the federal government, funded through general tax revenues.EconomyFeb 3
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Housing affordability in Ontario has eroded faster than any province amid COVID-19: reportGeneration Squeeze found that with current home prices, a new homebuyer would have to work full-time for nearly 22 years to save up enough money for a 20 per cent down payment.EconomyMay 18, 2022
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Will the parties’ housing plans help affordability in Vancouver? Not quite, critics sayDespite municipal and provincial efforts like taxes, crackdowns on renovictions and easing red tape, the message is clear: more financial help is needed from the federal government.CanadaOct 10, 2019
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Manitoba millennials priced out of local housing market: studyThe average house price in this province would need to drop by $34,000 for someone 25-34 to be able to afford an 80% mortgage at today's interest rates.MoneyJun 12, 2019
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Ontario’s economy is 2nd-worst for young people. But it’s the worst on 1 thing: study"What kind of growth are we achieving?"CanadaApr 6, 2017
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Federal budget rains money on seniors … and only drips it on the young: study"If we can tolerate a $28 billion deficit but still only find investments for young people that are pretty much rounding errors, come on!"PoliticsMar 22, 2017
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B.C. has Canada’s worst-performing economy for younger generations: reportIt's hard out in B.C. for young people.CanadaMar 15, 2017
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It takes 23 years to save for a down payment in Metro Van, says studyAnother study into Vancouver's housing market has underlined the difficulty young people face in purchasing their first home.May 25, 2016
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2016 federal budget leaves young families, millennials out in the cold, say criticsCritics say the federal budget does little for young middle-class families and millennials.Mar 23, 2016
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