Toronto ACORN members have fought a multi-year campaign to improve rental apartment standards for tenants.
There's no 'silver bullet' to solving the problem: John Stapleton
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.
Weston ACORN members and tenants from 2450, 2460, and 2240 Weston Road held a rally to demand that Q Residential complete the repairs that are badly needed in their buildings.
The Federal Government is going to pay $1.3 billion to improve and upgrade accessibility at Toronto Community Housing buildings. While the money is being welcomed by many, others are wondering when the Feds will do more to address affordable housing in the city. Matthew Bingley reports.
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.
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.