ABOUT EQUAL KEYS

Built with young people. For a better housing future.

Equal Keys is a youth-centered initiative working to improve housing literacy, amplify youth experiences, and explore innovative solutions that support safer and more informed housing journeys across Canada.

Our mission

To empower young renters with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to share their experiences while helping shape future approaches to housing transparency and support

Trustworthy

We operate in a space where people need reliable information and guidance.

Innovative

We are exploring new ideas and future-focused solutions

Youth-Centered

Young people should feel represented, welcomed, and empowered.

Inclusive

We reflect diverse communities and experiences.

Optimistic

Focused on possibility, progress, and positive impact.

Our journey so far

Research

We began by listening to young renters across Canada.

Community Insights

We're collecting stories and data to understand what matters most.

Building Together

We're co-creating ideas and exploring solutions with our community.

New Solutions

We're building future solutions for youths, with youths.

Why it matters

Young renters face real challenges-navigating complex systems, limited information, and uncertain futures.

We’re here to change that.

73%

We operate in a space where people need reliable information and guidance.

Source: CMHC.

1 in 3

young Canadians have experienced housing insecurity.

Source: Statistics Canada.

Most

housing information isn't designed for youth.

Source: Our Research.

Countless

voices aren't heard in decisions that impact them.

Source: Our Communities.

We are committed to equity, privacy, and ethical research. Our work is community-informed and youth-led.

We don’t just study
housing challenges but also work alongside young people to create what’s next.

We believe in: