Family taxation deserves a place in the intergenerational fairness debate

Family taxation deserves a place in the intergenerational fairness debate COMMENTARY 10 AUGUST 2026 i Seniors shouldn't receive more tax advantages than young families CHARLES LAMMAM VIEW BIO ARTICLE SUMMARY KEY STATS Canada is split along generational lines. High housing costs and other pressures have made intergenerational fairness a key topic in policy discussions. Groups ranging from Generation Squeeze to the Fraser Institute are calling for reform of Old Age Security, the federal pension for retirees. This debate should also cover the tax system, where another imbalance exists. Ottawa t…