Affordability Action Council
@AffordabilityAC
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Championing innovative solutions for an affordable, sustainable Canada. Join our campaign for integrated policies that put people first.
Joined October 2024
Are massive new transmission lines really the answer to Canada's energy future? Affordability Action Council member Brendan Haley (Policy Director at Efficiency Canada) raises valid concerns in a recent piece for the @IRPP. https://t.co/XGyeHbuG1t
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Want better affordability and climate policies for all Canadians? First, we need to know how effective messaging works. Join comms directors from ALL major parties at @IRPP's free webinar on political campaign messaging. Don't miss these insider strategies!
🗳️ What does it really take to shape a winning message in a federal election? On May 22, join us for a webinar with top comms pros from across the political spectrum for a rare insider convo on campaign strategy, storytelling & the war room. Register: https://t.co/kUNXUnjH29
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Our integrated solutions for housing, food & transport affordability also address climate risks - helping low-income households reduce dependence on fossil fuels will provide lasting savings and resilience to future oil price shocks. Learn more here: https://t.co/prD9YkmhQF
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A new report by @JimboStanford for Centre for Future Work confirms what we have been saying: volatile oil prices, not carbon pricing, drove inflation. In fact, their research shows households lost $12K over 3 years to oil price spikes. https://t.co/k1gO71QbVJ
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A new report from the Centre for Future Work reveals that financial speculation in global oil markets — not supply shortages or carbon pricing — was the primary driver of Canada’s inflation surge in...
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🎙️ The IRPP Podcast is back! Our latest episode features the full audio from our event on affordability & climate—2 crises shaping politics today. Featuring @tylermeredith, @kathleenmonk, & @karenrestoule, moderated by @jenditchburn. W/ @AffordabilityAC
https://t.co/FzvKYShbue
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The data is clear: Canadians want solutions that address both affordability and climate challenges. Smart political candidates will recognize that this integrated approach offers the stability voters are seeking in uncertain times. The old "either-or" approach no longer works.
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🚌 Better transportation options for rural and remote communities
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🚏 Transportation policies making transit more accessible and electric vehicles more affordable for lower-income Canadians
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đź›’ A monthly Groceries and Essentials Benefit helping vulnerable households afford necessities
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🌆 One million community housing units near transit that meet net-zero standards
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🏡 A free housing retrofit program for low-income households that reduces energy costs while improving climate resilience
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The Affordability Action Council has developed practical recommendations that bridge these challenges:
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These dual concerns create urgent demand for policies that address both immediate cost pressures and longer-term resilience. In an uncertain election where every vote counts, candidates would be wise to ensure their campaigns address both climate and affordability.
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The polling shows: 68% of Canadians worry about affording basic needs in the next six months 70% are delaying major life decisions due to financial uncertainty 69% remain concerned about climate change impacts over the next five years
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📊 Recent @abacusdataca research reveals a profound shift in Canadian mindsets—from concerns about resource scarcity to deeper uncertainty about our collective future. 🧵
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We hosted a panel on the affordability & climate crises w/ @AffordabilityAC. @tylermeredith, @kathleenmonk & @karenrestoule explored how to protect households from rising costs, minimize extreme weather impacts & keep food affordable. Missed it? Watch here: https://t.co/3JEG7csAS9
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"The challenges we face—from housing affordability to climate resilience—are permanent. Our solutions must be too." AAC members Brendan Haley and Evan Fraser on Canada's need to address immediate pressures and build long-term resilience to US tariffs. https://t.co/OKYbvz0y0r
hilltimes.com
We cannot repeat the pattern of offering short-term Band-Aids while expecting our most vulnerable neighbours to absorb the long-term costs of economic and climate instability.
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Join us in Ottawa (or virtually!) on February 24th, where our powerhouse panel will tackle the intersection of affordability and climate challenges: * @tylermeredith * @kathleenmonk * @karenrestoule * Moderated by @jenditchburn Sign up here: https://t.co/mcjK7hnoOj
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With US tariff threats looming, how can Canada tackle affordability + climate? Join us in Ottawa (or virtually!) on Feb 24 at 5:30pm to hear from our powerhouse panel: * @tylermeredith * @kathleenmonk * @karenrestoule * @jenditchburn - Moderating https://t.co/ZtTNrl0TS8
affordability-action.ca
As a new U.S. administration issues repeated threats to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian exports, the IRPP hosted a panel discussion on how to address the intersecting affordability and climate...
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