ACORN VOTES: Federal Election 2021
Posted August 9, 2021
ACORN Canada members are fighting for affordable and livable housing at all levels of government across Canada.
Affordable Liveable Housing
CBC: The vicious cycle: Why low voter turnouts might not be the voters' fault
Posted on September 20, 2021
ACORN Votes 2021: Housing Platform
Posted on August 30, 2021
London Free Press: Licensing all rental units in London too costly, not needed: City staff
Posted on September 20, 2021
A battle over the state of housing in London is heading back to politicians on Tuesday as city staff recommend against expanding licensing rules to cover all rental units.
Ottawa Citizen: Affordable housing is a major part of the conversation in this federal election, so what will Ottawa's future MPs do about it?
Posted September 17, 2021
Council reverses course on giving public funds to Hamilton renovictor
Posted September 16, 2021
Hamilton, Ontario - Yesterday at Council, Councillors voted 6-5 after a closed session to reverse the vote from the General Issues Committee to approve a Tax Increment Grant to Malleum for renovations at 540 King St E.
Toronto Affordable Housing Action for Seniors - Seniors deserve respect and dignity!
Posted September 15, 2021
East York ACORN members held an action beside 1046 Danforth Avenue on September 14, as yet another condo is being built at Donlands and Danforth that’s just not affordable for fixed income people! Seniors are facing financial insecurity which has been made worse by the pandemic.
CBC News: Loss of affordable rents forces growing number onto waitlist for subsidized housing
Posted September 14, 2021
New Brunswick has seen its supply of affordable apartments shrink rapidly in the past 10 years, forcing a growing number of families and individuals out of their homes and onto a waitlist for subsidized housing.
CBC News: Hundreds of Nova Scotians are on hidden bad tenant lists on Facebook
Posted September 4, 2021
Renters in Nova Scotia are facing a shortage of affordable homes amid stiff competition, often with children and pets in tow.
CBC News: How the tight housing market is complicating the relationship between 1st-time homeowners and tenants
Posted August 31, 2021
As desperate first-time homebuyers look for ways into the tight housing market, some find they may be the bearers of bad news for tenants paying below-market rent.