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National Observer: If province won’t protect renters from extreme heat, municipalities must, advocates say at campaign launch

A Hamilton community organization is urging the city to adopt a bylaw to compel landlords to keep rental…

Posted September 13, 2022

CTV News Calgary: Tenant union calls for Alberta to introduce rent control to address affordability, safety concerns

 Posted September 8th, 2022 A group representing renters' rights is calling for rental rates to be capped…

Posted September 9, 2022

The Impact of Financialization on Tenants: Findings from a National Survey of ACORN Members

On Sept. 8th 2022, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate released a series of research reports that…

Posted September 9, 2022

Peel ACORN members & tenants take action against Starlight Investments!

On Wednesday, September 7th tenants of 100 Dundas Street East in Mississauga protested to hold their corporate landlord,…

Posted September 9, 2022

The Hill Times: ‘No brainer’: consultations should not delay federal crack down on high-interest loans, say NDP MP, ISG Senator

Independent Senator Pierrette Ringuette says she worries Finance Canada’s consultations won't be accessible to the vulnerable people most…

Posted September 8, 2022

CBC News: Residents and tenant advocacy groups asks city to implement maximum heat bylaw in Hamilton

With climate change bringing record-breaking temperatures to all corners of the world, Hamilton resident Arnim Hughes said it's…

Posted September 8, 2022

Global News: Tenants rights group calls on city of Hamilton to implement maximum heat bylaw

A tenants advocacy group is calling on the city of Hamilton to do more to protect renters from…

Posted September 8, 2022

Hamilton Spectator: ACORN members demand bylaw to help tenants deal with extreme heat

Cooler days of fall weather are around the corner. But that hasn’t stopped ACORN Hamilton from launching its…

Posted September 8, 2022

Hamilton ACORN demands max heat bylaw!

Today Hamilton ACORN launched our full temperature control for tenants campaign! Led by ACORN members Marnie Schuter, co-chair…

Posted September 7, 2022

Nepean Acorn Save Our Homes Block Party

On Wednesday, August 31st Nepean ACORN kicked off the chapter with a block party and outreach event in…

Posted September 7, 2022

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