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Fewer than 50% of Ontarians voted in this month’s provincial election, letting the state of Canadian democracy slip to a new low.  How can citizens be so quick to criticize politicians who labour far longer hours than do many Canadians, … Continue reading →

Saskatchewan goes to the polls today.  Newfoundland, the Yukon Territory, NWT, Ontario, Manitoba and PEI held provincial elections in the last couple of months. I can’t help but ask, WTF?  Where’s The Family in all of these elections?  Where were … Continue reading →

It has become harder to raise a young family today in Canada, while it has become easier to retire.  The generation raising young kids has less time at home because they work harder to compensate for stalled incomes that must … Continue reading →

There is a growing intergenerational breach in Canada.  Consider three facts. Average household income for Canadian couples approaching retirement (Baby Boomers) increased 18% since the mid-1970s.  This increase is nearly four times greater than the increase reported for couples age … Continue reading →

A lot has happened since 1976.  The Canadian economy has grown 108%, after controlling for inflation.  On average, it now produces an extra $35,000 per household. Despite this additional prosperity, a silent generational crisis occurs in homes across the land, … Continue reading →

Canadian Senator, Nicole Eaton, recently recommended that Canada replace the beaver as our national animal.  She lamented that the beaver is a dentally deficient rodent, or toothy tyrant.  But such critiques are all wet.  Our national animal may not be … Continue reading →

As the challenges before Generation Squeeze gained greater media attention over recent weeks, a number have tweeted, emailed and written that I remain in the 20th century when it comes to communicating. Sure, I have a blog, they observe.  But … Continue reading →