ACORN and Allies Rally to Save Legal Aid
Posted May 9, 2019
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Strong Councillor support at Ottawa ACORN's Parade of Tenant Complaints
Three city councillors came out to Ottawa ACORN members’ parade outside of City Hall and made firm promises to vote in favour of landlord licensing.
ACORN National Convention 2019: Hamilton, Ontario
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.
Ricochet: Opinion: Heron Gate tenant group seeks community benefits agreement with landlord-developer after mass evictions
If Timbercreek really cares about its tenants, the company can sign a legal agreement committing to meet the needs of the community whose rent it collects
Public health budget slashed: school breakfasts, infectious disease prevention and more at risk
Last week, the Ford government announced cuts to public health that will deeply affect Ontarians.
Rabble: Building tenant power to fight displacement in Ottawa
While change is inevitable, displacement is not. ACORN members will continue to organize and fight to be included in a true community benefits agreement that rejects displacement and protects the right to housing. Let's keep the pressure on!
Ottawa Voice: Group rallies to end payday lending, calls for better banking
ACORN members rallied at cash and rent-to-own stores in Alta Vista on March 25 to protest high-interest predatory practices. Their tour included Ottawa South MP David McGuinty’s office to lobby for more accessible banking services.
The Fight for the Right to Housing and a No Displacement Community Benefits Agreement in Herongate
While change is inevitable, displacement is not. ACORN members will continue to organize and fight to be included in a true community benefits agreement that rejects displacement and protects the right to housing.
ACORN releases new report on a No Displacement Community Benefits Agreement campaign in Herongate
Community benefits agreements (CBAs) are legally enforceable contracts signed by community groups and a private developer or government agency. CBAs can result in a range of benefits for community members, such as jobs and training; community amenities, support for local business, affordable housing and other provisions.
As a community organization of low and moderate income families and individuals fighting for social and economic justice, ACORN is invested in ensuring community benefits agreements meet the needs of the communities we work with.
People are really angry about the 2019 Ontario budget
Analysts continue to declare the winners, losers and uncertain parties of Ontario's 2019 budget today as many in the province learn more about what Premier Doug Ford has in store for our fiscal future.