COVID-19: Benefits and Resources
A collection of information, resources, news and campaigns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACORN Canada members are fighting for affordable and livable housing at all levels of government across Canada.
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Waterfront Media HFX: The Nova Scotia ACORN Society Calls For Government Support To Stop Slum Lords
The Nova Scotia ACORN Society held a rally in Dartmouth, calling for better government action against slum lords.
National Observer: Toronto councillors, housing advocates make last plea on Ford’s tenant law
City councillors and advocates pleaded with the Ford government on Thursday to turn back from changes to tenancy law set to create a massive wave of evictions of the people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montreal ACORN Takes Action for Healthy Homes * Montréal ACORN passe à l'action pour des maisons saines
Posted June 29, 2020
ACORN Quebec is here! In front of the media to defend the tenants of rue Jean Brillon against their infestation problems. Cockroaches, mice, bedbugs. It is time for this to stop! Today's action against the company Wiseview Realties has caused a stir.
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Nova Scotia Advocate: Dartmouth tenants rally about building’s state of neglect
This afternoon some 30 tenants of 6 Nivens Avenue and their sympathizers rallied in front of the North Dartmouth building to bring attention to its state of disrepair.
City Matters: Bill 184 Tenant Concerns
Tenant concerns about Bill 184 post-pandemic
Socialist Action: FIGHT BACK AGAINST TORONTO SLUMLORD!
Brave tenants in one of the worst private market housing buildings in the City of Toronto at 279 Woodfield Road made a great step on Thursday July 09. They overcame their fear of slumlord retaliation to organize a very effective, loud, and raucous demonstration at their tenement.
The Ottawan: Ontario bill threatens renters in favour of landlords, Ottawa advocates say
On March 12, Ontario parliament held the first reading of Bill 184, named the “Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act,” which the Ford administration said will protect the rights of tenants and landlords.
Toronto Star: Trapped inside by the pandemic, Torontonians are facing a new hurdle: handling a heat wave
The heat wave gripping Toronto and the GTA adds a new layer to the closures and restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haligonia.ca: Thousands of Nova Scotians Face Eviction Proceedings as Ban Ends
The provincial ban on residential evictions officially came to an end on Tuesday, spelling uncertainty for thousands of Nova Scotian tenants.