Learn more about ACORN Canada's groundbreaking campaigns regulate payday lending and international remittances and money transfers.
Establishing Regulations and Minimum Separation Distances for Predatory Lenders - Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
ACORN is proud that its proposal to have the city use its zoning powers to limit predatory lenders in the city is heading for a vote at Toronto city council on Thursday.
Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury plans to ask council for permission to have bylaw staff prepare a report on payday loan companies, complete with stakeholder input, for the community and protective services committee. His goal is to see these businesses licensed in order to limit their numbers and restrict where they can set up shop.
CBC News spoke with some Nova Scotia groups and associations to find out what is on their wish list for Tuesday's federal budget.
Jacaudrey Charbonneau se penche ce matin sur le nouveau projet de loi du gouvernement albertain qui vise à abaisser les taux d'intérêt des prêteurs sur salaire.
Ontario ACORN members are making big strides in the Predatory Lending campaign
Toronto Centre-Rosedale Councillor Kristen Wong-Tam spoke at Toronto ACORN's Fair Banking Forum at Weston King Neighbourhood Centre Saturday.
Concentration of ‘predatory’ payday-loan operations in low-income areas harms the most vunerable, critics say.
On Saturday February 27th at 1:00 pm Toronto ACORN will be holding our Fair Banking Forum in Weston and it would be great if you could attend.
ACORN Canada believes predatory lenders are draining money out of low-income communities. They held a rally last January 28th, 2016 on Montreal Road.