Issues facing young Canadians have been ignored for too long

Young people's high level of unhappiness should be taken very seriously, not just because of their lack of confidence in their futures, but also because it is a serious vote of non-confidence in our nation's future.

Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Younger Canadians may be giving up on the aspiration of home ownership because of high costs, writes David Crane.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

April 1, 2024

TORONTO—Canadians may have been surprised by the news that young people under the age of 30 have such negative feelings about their life situation and life chances.

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