140 ACORN members discuss how to rebuild a people centric economy
Posted on May 13, 2020
Learn more about ACORN Canada's groundbreaking campaigns regulate payday lending and international remittances and money transfers.
Payday Lending & Remittances
VICE: Payday Lenders Are Charging Up to 780% Interest Amid Coronavirus Panic
While banks are slashing lending rates, it's business as usual for payday lenders, now considered essential services during the pandemic.
URGENT ACTION: Rent Freeze / Suspension of Rent & End NSF Fees & Internet for All!
The Government of Canada released the Economic Response Plan to deal with the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The response is timely as it lays out a range of benefits for Canadians as well as businesses to stay afloat in these extremely challenging times. See here for Summary of Federal Stimulus Package
Urgent Action: Eviction Freeze, Rent Flexibility, EI for All, Loan Payment Freeze
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Toronto ACORN Presents Easy Financial with the Cold Heart Award
Posted March 2, 2020
Toronto.com: Scarborough man says instalment loan is 'sucking the life out of me'
Sal Costa has paid $9K in interest on $6K loan
Members door knock for justice #FordFightback
As part of its monthly Ford Fight Back series, ACORN members across Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto got together and knocked on doors in Doug Ford's home turf!
ACORN members call out to the loan sharks, demand an end to predatory lending
Posted on November 15, 2019
Ontario ACORN Members take on cuts to Childcare, ODSP and more at Ford Fight Back Actions!
Members of ACORN in cities across Ontario are committed to fighting back each month against the Ford government’s cuts to essential programs in our communities.
Toronto.com: Weston residents lament replacement of banks with payday lenders
In light of advocates' demands, the city has passed new regulations