Generation Squeeze

Generation Squeeze
FormationVancouver, British Columbia (2014; 11 years ago (2014))
TypeNon-Profit
PurposeIntergenerational equity, Youth engagement
Key people
Dr. Paul Kershaw, Eric Swanson
WebsiteOfficial
Youth rights
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Theory / concepts
Issues
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Generation Squeeze (also known as GenSqueeze) is a Canadian, non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of young adults. The organization claims to have modeled itself after CARP, an organization that advocates for Canadians 45 and older. Generation Squeeze stated purpose is to provide a voice for younger Canadians in the world of politics and the marketplace.[1][2][3][4][5]

The organization has been involved in advocacy related to the issues of affordable childcare,[6] housing,[7] wages,[8] transit,[9] and government spending on youth.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] The organization also encourages youth involvement in politics and voting.[9]

In May 2015, the organization co-hosted the #donthave1million rally in Vancouver.[19][20] In May 2016, the group launched its Code Red housing campaign in Vancouver, calling for a government rethink of housing policy.[21] In June 2016, the organization's founder, Paul Kershaw, was among the other housing advocates who met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a roundtable discussion on the issue.[22] In September 2016, the organization also participated in a rally held by another organization, Housing Action for Local Taxpayers (HALT), where Mr. Kershaw was a speaker.[23][24][25]

See also

References

  1. ^ Generation Squeeze. "About Us".
  2. ^ Mandel, Charles (4 June 2015). "The changing face of progressive Canada". National Observer.
  3. ^ MacLeod, Andrew (31 January 2014). "Expensive Housing, Low Pay Challenge Next Generation". The Tyee.
  4. ^ Kheiriddin, Tasha (13 February 2015). "Cry me a river, millennials". National Post.
  5. ^ Perez, Andrew and Ashley Pereira (23 March 2015). "Meet the millennials — 'generation screwed'". National Post.
  6. ^ News Staff (7 May 2013). "Better policies needed to tackle child poverty: expert". News 1130.
  7. ^ CBC News (25 May 2016). "New study: 23 years to save for an average home in Metro Vancouver". CBC News.
  8. ^ Globe Now (4 November 2014). "Should youth in Canada be expected to work for free in order to land a good job?". The Globe and Mail.
  9. ^ a b News Staff (7 April 2015). ""Generation Squeeze" may not vote in transportation tax plebiscite: Professor". News 1130.
  10. ^ CBC News (21 June 2016). "Young Canadians". The Exchange. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  11. ^ CBC News (14 April 2015). "Generation Squeezed deserves more government attention, says UBC study". CBC News.
  12. ^ Ferreras, Jesse (24 March 2016). "Federal Budget's Spending On Younger Generations Leaves Something To Be Desired: Group". The Huffington Post.
  13. ^ Donaldson, Jesse. "Surreal Estate - Part 1: Inside Vancouver's Skyrocketing Housing Market". Vice.
  14. ^ Carrich, Rob (27 May 2016). "Housing wealth: The taxing issue of our time". The Globe and Mail.
  15. ^ Kieltyka, Matt (14 October 2015). "Federal parties offer a pittance to young adults: Generation Squeeze report". Metro News.
  16. ^ Hyslop, Katie (27 Aug 2015). "Which Party Has the Best Plan for Kids?: As platform pledges roll out, we asked three child care experts for their first impressions". The Tyee.
  17. ^ Chown Oved, Marco (11 Feb 2015). "Government spends 3 times more on seniors: study". Toronto Star.
  18. ^ McMahon, Tamsin (6 September 2014). "Seniors and the generation spending gap". Maclean's.
  19. ^ Fumano, Dan (25 May 2015). "#donthave1million rally draws hundreds to downtown Vancouver". Vancouver Sun.
  20. ^ Lupick, Travis (20 May 2015). "May 24 rally for the middle class set to send #DontHave1Million message to Victoria". Georgia Straight.
  21. ^ Kieltyka, Matt (25 May 2016). "Young adults in Vancouver need to save for 23 years for a down payment: study". Metro News.
  22. ^ Correia, Cory (17 June 2016). "Vancouver's housing market — the canary in the coalmine: Prime Minister Trudeau met with housing experts to discuss Vancouver's red hot real estate market". CBC News.
  23. ^ Pawson, Chad (17 September 2016). "New affordable housing advocacy group holds vocal Vancouver rally". CBC News.
  24. ^ O’Connor, Naoibh (13 September 2016). "Housing activists eye provincial election to push for affordable housing". Vancouver Courier.
  25. ^ CTV Vancouver (17 September 2016). "Vancouver rally calls for crackdown on housing crisis, money laundering". CTV News.


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