Canada’s affordability crisis, driven by rising housing, food, transportation and education costs, is reshaping access to opportunity. Its impact is increasingly visible among high school students in low-income communities, where financial strain limits access to academic supports, mentorship and basic learning resources. As more students take on work to support their families, their ability to fully engage in school is diminished. Without reliable support systems in place, graduating and planning for post-secondary education or careers becomes less certain, widening existing gaps and challenging the promise of upward mobility.On September 15th, join The Globe and Mail for an event on how Canada’s affordability crisis is reshaping opportunity and who it is leaving behind. Experts will explore what’s changed, how rising costs are widening inequality and consider the role of institutions and leaders in building more equitable pathways to future success.