Katrina Onstad

Katrina Onstad, a writer and journalist for Maclean's, dives into the pressing issue of wealth inequality faced by today's youth. She discusses the concept of the Jackpot Generation, a group poised to inherit significant property, distorting the ideal of meritocracy. Katrina highlights the historical context of inheritance and its implications on the Canadian dream, questioning whether hard work still leads to success. She also examines the psychological burdens of inheriting wealth and suggests solutions like progressive inheritance taxes to combat growing disparities.