Ici Radio-Canada: Services Internet à domicile: trop cher pour un service essentiel
Depuis deux ans, l’ACORN demande au CRTC que le coût de l'Internet à domicile ne soit pas soumis aux simples forces du marché mais qu'il soit plafonné.
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The Toronto Observer: Tenants protection bylaw to take effect July 1
Council approves fines up to $100,000 for landlords ignoring complaints
CBC News Toronto: The race is on to build affordable housing, as TCH units close
City eyeing former police station, TTC land to develop more housing
CBC News: The struggle of living without home internet
ACORN Canada says there should be a cap on internet costs for people on low incomes
Metro News: New construction on purpose-built rentals stalls, says new report
A new report from Urbanation also suggests condo rents have stabilized somewhat compared to the end of 2016.
Watch Hamilton ACORN take on notorious slumlord
Hamilton ACORN held a lively and effective tenant action on April 8th, showing tenant across the city that tenants can stand up to slumlords!
Mississauga.com: MiWay extends affordable transportation pilot program
MiWay is extending its affordable transportation pilot program an extra five months.
CRTC asked to reconsider affordability subsidy
Lower-income Canadians, fixed income earners and seniors should have access to “basic service” including broadband
Ottawa ACORN Week of Justice! * Semaine de justice d'ACORN Ottawa !
Over 40 members attended Ottawa ACORN’s Week of Justice! / Plus de 40 membres d'ACORN Ottawa ont participé à la Semaine de justice d'ACORN Ottawa !
Ottawa Community News: Residents push for better Orléans transit service
A small, but dedicated group of advocates braved frigid temperatures at the Trim Road Park-n-Ride on March 22 in an effort to get better transit service to Orléans suburbs.
The Torontoist: Mayor’s Roundtable Less About Affordable Housing, More About Real Estate
Advocates for low-income residents in need of affordable housing were not invited to the table.
Mississauga Tenants Demand Healthy and Affordable Homes!
Mississauga tenants at 100 Dundas st East rallied over the weekend to oppose unfair treatment by building management.
AM640: ACORN's Natalie Hundt talks approved Toronto bylaw to protect tenants
ACORN's Natalie Hundt talks approved Toronto bylaw to protect tenants
Metro News: Toronto council approves new bylaw to protect tenants
Rules come into force on July 1 requiring building owners to track tenant complaints, respond quickly to repair requests and provide effective pest control.
CTV News: New bylaw cracks down on bad landlords
New bylaw cracks down on bad landlords
CBC News Toronto: City to crack down on bad landlords
New bylaw introduced in Toronto to regulate landlords.
Global News: New bylaws to protect renters
City council has approved a new tenant protection bylaw that will hold rental property landlords of buildings three or more storeys, with 10 of more units, accountable.
Toronto Star: Toronto council approves new bylaw to protect tenants
Rules come into force on July 1 and would force building owners to track tenant complaints, respond quickly to requests for repairs and provide effective pest control.
CP24: Council approves new bylaw aimed at cracking down on bad apartment landlords
City council has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new bylaw that places tougher restrictions on apartment landlords while introducing new protections for tenants.
The Torontoist: Pressure Builds on Ontario Liberals for Urgently-Needed Rent Controls
Although there's few details, Ontario's housing minister vows that legislation is on the way.
CBC News: City of Toronto approves new apartment bylaws to protect tenants
Critics say good landlords will now suffer because of ‘bad apples’
Inside Toronto: East Toronto renters share concerns, discuss solutions
Toronto-Danforth MPP Peter Tabuns urges tenants to mobilize for change
Global News: New apartment building bylaws to go before Toronto city council this week
The new bylaw is to include new rules regarding repair requests, landlord registry, and pest control among other things.
The Fulcrum: Rideau-Vanier ward may host pilot for licensing landlords
City of Ottawa councillor Fleury to explore further protections of tenant rights
The Charlatan: City Councillor Proposes License to Hold Landlords Accountable
An Ottawa city councillor is proposing a landlord license with the goal of protecting students and low-income tenants in his ward.