I’m 25F and frustrated with the state of our country who else wants to create real change?

I’m so fed up with how things are right now. It feels like the government controls our money while lining the pockets of people who don’t care about us. In my small town, rental prices are insane—completely unaffordable. I’ve reached out to so many government departments and even local officials, only to hear there’s “nothing that can be done.” Well, I say BULL.

For context, Canadians now think they need $1.7 million to retire comfortably (and millennials estimate $2.1 million). Meanwhile, the average RRSP only holds about $144k—how are we supposed to close that gap? On top of that, rent keeps climbing. The average one bedroom is now $1,922/month, and in some towns, rent has gone up 30%+ in just a year.

I’m tired of hearing people complain without taking action. Who else feels the same way? What can we actually do about this?

Some ideas:

• Policy change: Let’s advocate for affordable housing and fair wages. Real change happens when we collectively demand it.

• Community solutions: Cooperative housing, local investment groups, and grassroots efforts might be the key to bypassing systemic roadblocks.

• Leverage government programs: There are programs and rebates that exist—but are they enough?

I’m done being frustrated and want to start moving toward real solutions. Is anyone else with me? Let’s brainstorm ideas and share resources.