When they returned from the world wars, they wanted the better world for which they sacrificed so much in the fight against fascism. Our grandparents' anger and their ability to organize, scared the politicians and corporations into giving them these programs rather than face a revolution. We must not let governments and Corporate Canada claw back these programs. They blame social programs for the provincial and national debts but they know the truth. Our economy is in crisis.
Young people have fewer opportunities in a tougher world than our parents grew up in.
Statistics Canada reports that there is no link between production and employment anymore. Growth and profits no longer mean jobs. Unemployment and underemployment is one of young people's biggest issues. Even worse, those who are employed don't have enough work or they work for substandard wages. Unemployment creates poverty and desperation.