Posted June 21, 2019
ACORN Canada held its 2019 National Convention between June 15th-17th, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. It was an extremely productive and exciting weekend, with roughly 260 members present from all across Canada. This convention, ACORN Canada sent a strong message to the City of Hamilton that tenants are sick of talk from politicians. Instead, we want real action to protect tenants' rights, and for banks to stop issuing displacement loans to big developers.


The next day began in the Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning, as delegates from different chapters marched into the Convention. After everyone was seated, our plenary session was opened by an address from Marva Burnett, President of ACORN Canada. She was then followed by speeches from: Hassan Yussuff, the President of the Canadian Labour Congress; Nrinder Nann, Hamilton City Councillor from Ward 3; and Anthony Marco, President of the Hamilton District Labour Council. We then brushed up on our door knocking skills with a short outreach workshop. Then it was time for our big afternoon of door knocking in Hamilton, with over 150 members taking to the streets, collecting close to 3000 signatures! After a successful afternoon of door knocking, we were treated to a hearty meal at Mohawk College for our formal Gala Dinner. We were joined by Matthew Green, NDP Candidate for Hamilton Centre, who gave us a rousing speech in solidarity of affordable housing and human rights - followed by a performance by hip hop artist Mohammed Ali. What a fantastic way to close our night!

ACORN Canada thanks all of our extremely dedicated members for another successful conference. There can be no justice without the power of the people.
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions which helped make the convention possible:

Thank you to the following speakers:
Jason Farr, Councillor Ward 2
Matthew Green, NDP Candidate Hamilton Centre
Anthony Marco, HDLC President
Nrinder Nann, Councillor Ward 3
Sandy Shaw, MPP Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas
Hassan Yussuff, CLC President
And performer Mohammad Ali (Socialist Hip Hop)
Thank you also to the staff of McMaster University for hosting us, and the Mohawk Students' Association at Mohawk College for hosting our Gala Dinner. And of course to the people of Hamilton who welcomed us with open arms to your great city, and joined us in solidarity!
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