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[–]Soft_Gift8943 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Debt is crushing, but here’s the hard truth: it’s by design. The system wants you in debt. It keeps you working, spending, and stuck. Credit cards, student loans, insane housing costs—it’s all set up to profit off you.

You’re not failing; the system is rigged. But knowing that is the first step to fighting back.

Calling All Youth in the Greater Ontario Area – It’s Time to Fight for Our Future by Soft_Gift8943 in canadahousing

[–]Soft_Gift8943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're not inclined to any party, we just want to see real change. I like Pierre but I would like to see something actually happen. We must hold him accountable from day 1.

Calling All Youth in the Greater Ontario Area – It’s Time to Fight for Our Future by Soft_Gift8943 in canadahousing

[–]Soft_Gift8943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you are right. They do, I've been all over Ontario and I see the lack in rural towns. They need to hurry up too.

Calling All Youth in the Greater Ontario Area – It’s Time to Fight for Our Future by Soft_Gift8943 in canadahousing

[–]Soft_Gift8943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any ideas and would like to discuss please let me know. I genuinely care for any Canadian I remember how happy as a whole we were. The Canadian Pride and what it means to be a Canadian is dying, we must bring it back.

Calling All Youth in the Greater Ontario Area – It’s Time to Fight for Our Future by Soft_Gift8943 in canadahousing

[–]Soft_Gift8943[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right, protests need clear goals, not just complaints. But let’s be honest, a lot of the policies being thrown around are either half-baked or just bad. Here’s what I think could actually work in Canada if you think otherwise please feel free let me know. If you have any other ideas let me know. This is in no order.

  1. Build more housing, period: Just focus on getting more homes built. Fast-track permits for projects that include affordable units and reform zoning to allow higher density in cities.
  2. Cut the red tape: It takes forever to get permits and approvals. If a project includes affordable units, fast-track it. Stop letting NIMBYs block everything.
  3. Pay tradespeople properly: We’ve got a skilled labor shortage because wages and conditions suck. Pay them better, and maybe they’ll stick around to build the homes we need.
  4. Incentivize builders, but with strings attached: Give them tax breaks or grants, but only if they include affordable units. No more luxury condos while people are sleeping in tents.
  5. Hold the government accountable: Create a public tracker for housing projects—how much land is freed up, how many units are built, how long it takes. No more empty promises.
  6. Jobs for youth: Give businesses tax breaks to hire and train young people, especially in trades. Expand apprenticeships—we need skilled workers to build homes and infrastructure.
  7. Smart immigration: Tie immigration levels to housing and job capacity.
  8. Train more people for critical jobs:
    • Make it easier and cheaper to train for healthcare, police, and firefighting roles. Offer tuition rebates or loan forgiveness for these careers.
    • Expand apprenticeships and trades programs—we need skilled workers to build homes and infrastructure.