COVID-19: Benefits and Resources
A collection of information, resources, news and campaigns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ACORN Canada National
CBC Radio London: New chapter of Acorn tenant advocacy group opens in London
New chapter of Acorn tenant advocacy group opens in London
Canadian Consumers demand $50 broadband benefit during COVID, like in U.S.
Consumer, seniors and low-income groups today demanded the Canadian federal government create a $50 a month “Canadian Broadband Benefit” (CBB) during the remainder of the COVID-19 emergency.
CBC New Brunswick: New group calls on Higgs government for better tenant protection
Premier has said he doesn't have a plan for rent control, but has asked for a report on widespread issue
DurhamRegion.com: Rent increases at Whitby's White Oaks called 'greed' by protesting tenants
Posted on December 22, 2020
A hardy group of tenants at Whitby’s White Oaks apartment buildings carried signs and braved freezing cold temperatures last week to protest rent increases they say are unfair.
ACORN CAPREIT TENANT UNION Takes on CAPREIT, Does Nation-Wide Actions
Posted on 16th December 2020
Toronto Star OPINION: Digital development is the most important funding need you’ve never heard of
Whether it’s businesses shifting operations online, employees working from home or children attending school virtually, COVID-19 has shone a light on the importance of making sure all Canadians have high-quality internet access.
Toronto Star: Five reasons Trudeau’s ‘universal’ broadband plan is not, in fact, universal
Posted on November 13, 2020
Earlier this week, the Trudeau government announced an update to its plan to connect all Canadians to high-speed internet.
ACORN releases a damning report of Canada’s Largest Landlord, CAPREIT
Posted on November 9, 2020
Massive overhaul of CAPREIT business practices is needed to save the affordable rental housing market in Canada.
On Monday, November 9th ACORN CAPREIT Tenant Union released a damning report that details how Canada’s largest REIT destroys the affordable housing market, displaces tenants, pays no corporate taxes, all while collecting record profits.
ACORN releases a damning report of Canada’s Largest Landlord, CAPREIT
Posted on November 9, 2020
Massive overhaul of CAPREIT business practices is needed to save the affordable rental housing market in Canada.
On Monday, November 9th ACORN CAPREIT Tenant Union released a damning report that details how Canada’s largest REIT destroys the affordable housing market, displaces tenants, pays no corporate taxes, all while collecting record profits.