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Will B.C. millennials ever get to retire? (Mark Ting)

Will B.C. millennials ever get to retire? (Mark Ting)

For younger Canadians, retirement is starting to feel like a fantasy. With housing costs, inflation and everyday expenses continuing to soar in British Columbia, can millennials and Gen Z realistically expect to retire by age 65? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks financial columnist and Foundation Wealth partner Mark Ting about the harsh financial realities facing younger generations and the opportunities that may exist for them to build wealth. Is the traditional middle-class life path disappearing? Is saving for retirement a pipe dream? Is there any hope? 
Recorded: May 11, 2026  

Did Vancouver peak at Expo '86? (Fiona Forbes)

Did Vancouver peak at Expo '86? (Fiona Forbes)