ACORN Votes: The People's Platform
ACORN Canada's Federal Platform
ACORN Canada members are fighting for affordable and livable housing at all levels of government across Canada.
Affordable Liveable Housing
Ford Fightback: More Homes More Choice or No Homes No Choice!
Posted 13 September 2019
On 12th September, ACORN members and its allies marched across the province (Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto) to demand Ford Stop dismantling the housing sector.
The Ford Government is claiming to provide more homes, more choice to the people of Ontario. However, all of the recent policy and legislative changes around housing are geared to increasing the profits of developers, with none to protect tenants or making housing more affordable for tenants.
Your landlord is selling the property where you live. Can they make you move?
Posted on August 30, 2019
As part of a new series, the Star is answering common questions from tenants. Do you have questions about renting in Toronto that you want us to answer? Email the Star at renterFAQ@thestar.ca.
The question:
There’s a lot to consider when your landlord tells you they’re selling the property you’re currently staying in.
Ottawa ACORN Responds to Consultants Report on Landlord Licensing
Aug 31st, 2019
CBC News: Housing group wants city to license landlords
Renters, neighbours, landlords asked to fill out survey by Sept. 4.
Ottawa ACORN Launches "Housing Horror Stories" Report!
ACORN members gathered today at the Somerset West Community Health Centre to participate in the launch of our new report, "Housing Horror Stories!"
Capital Current: Housing activists condemn Ontario bill
Housing activists staged a protest in Vanier on Aug. 8 to condemn a new provincial bill that they say will lead to more luxury condo developments and fewer affordable homes in many parts of the city.
Ottawa ACORN Hands Over 1800+ Signatures for Landlord Licensing NOW!
ACORN leaders at our "Tenants United Speak Out" handed over 1800+ petition signatures to city consultants doing research on policy options related to housing conditions.
The Tyee: Big Changes for Demoviction Central
Burnaby adopts surprising recommendations for growth, homelessness and protecting renters. We break down the biggest three.
Toronto Star: Toronto’s RentSafe tenant program racked up 9,285 complaints in 13 months. Search our database to see if your home is on the list
A Star analysis found Toronto's RentSafe program has received 9,285 complaints.