Toronto ACORN members have fought a multi-year campaign to improve rental apartment standards for tenants.
The federal government says it is financing a new rental housing project in Etobicoke with the aim of bolstering the city’s dwindling rental stock.
ACORN members from across the country will come together to listen to exciting guest speakers, including labour leaders, community allies, politicians and more; meet other ACORN members and leaders from across the country; attend workshops on how to build power for change; and learn the skills and tools needed to develop grassroots campaigns.
Property management says nearby construction, uncooperative tenants to blame
As housing prices continue to skyrocket, a new study has found the majority of Torontonians believe the city is not doing enough to increase the housing supply.
“If you put too many ornaments on it, it’s going to fall over eventually.”
“With Doug Ford in power, it’s going to be even easier for landlords to force people out and raise the rents.”
Yesterday Toronto City Council voted to approve the Housing Now initiative.
Mayor John Tory says he is confident a plan to build nearly 10,000 new rental units on city-owned land will help alleviate some of the demand for affordable housing in Toronto.
January 17, 2019
Ontario ACORN members fight for affordable housing and tenant protections
40 ACORN members were at city hall for the swearing in of the mayor and the new city council.