South Etobicoke Housing Affordability @etobicokeha
Community based #HousingAffordability research study, led by @SalomehA from @HumberCollege partnered LAMP CHC funded by @NSERC_CRSNG linktr.ee/southetobicoke… Toronto, Ontario Joined April 2021-
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Reinstating vacancy control & rent control on units built after 2018 "would prevent rent gouging in the newer stock, helping to ensure that new units don’t remain forever unaffordable... & remove the financial incentive for evictions & other tactics used to displace tenants."
Reinstating vacancy control & rent control on units built after 2018 "would prevent rent gouging in the newer stock, helping to ensure that new units don’t remain forever unaffordable... & remove the financial incentive for evictions & other tactics used to displace tenants."
This podcast episode from @BC_Housing discusses one youth’s journey to securing his own home, the barriers he faced and the importance of accessible housing for people with disabilities. Listen now on the @HLHub_: bit.ly/3Iru2Iu #AffordableHousing #YouthHomelessness
Thank you to @TapestryCapital and the great community organizations across Ontario who are addressing #affordablehousing through #communitybonds. Read about Indwell, Places for People and Redwood Park Communities, and Good Investing here: southetobicokeha.com/2024/03/07/com… #ONpoli #CED
Hosted a great talk & panel on #CommunityBonds feat @TapestryCapital & guests Nick fr @IndwellCA, Pieter & Jazmin fr Redwood Park Communities, Fay fr Places for people in Haliburton, Tim fr Good investing. Great stories tackling #HousingCrisis & affordability. #ONpoli
“To achieve adequate housing for all, Canada must also address intersecting issues like poverty among the most marginalized through social support, accessible and quality health services, and financial support.” #cdnpoli #onpoli #HousingCrisis
“To achieve adequate housing for all, Canada must also address intersecting issues like poverty among the most marginalized through social support, accessible and quality health services, and financial support.” #cdnpoli #onpoli #HousingCrisis
Community bonds A social finance tool that can be used by charities, non-profits and co-operatives to finance socially and environmentally impactful projects. Let’s apply it to #AffordableHousing RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-com… March 5 · 1:30 - 4pm EST In-person, Humber Lakeshore
Why renters report a lower quality of life than homeowners, according to experts - CTV News - goo.gl/alerts/AwnwP9 #GoogleAlerts
In our upcoming #PreventionMatters session, Nathan Okonta and other experts explore how to prevent youth homelessness in Black communities. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/3vVUua9 @Restcentre @360kids_york
Lead researcher @SalomehA shares, “She said the larger issue of the financialization of housing has broader implications, such as effects on health and well-being, and whether immigrants or international students will even want to move to Ontario.” #ONpoli #HousingCrisis
Lead researcher @SalomehA shares, “She said the larger issue of the financialization of housing has broader implications, such as effects on health and well-being, and whether immigrants or international students will even want to move to Ontario.” #ONpoli #HousingCrisis
🔔 EVENT: It's time to use public money for public good & invest heavily in non-market housing. Join Marie-Josée Houle, @HousingLogement and the @R2HNetwork on #NationalHousingDay to hear human rights-based solutions: ow.ly/jnSO50Q8SBG
Rents in Ontario increased by 16.6% over the last four years despite the provincial rent guideline amounting to 7.7% in the same period. To achieve this, landlords evicted tenants and raised rents above the guideline.
Rents in Ontario increased by 16.6% over the last four years despite the provincial rent guideline amounting to 7.7% in the same period. To achieve this, landlords evicted tenants and raised rents above the guideline.
National Housing Day is Wednesday! #NationalHousingDay #HousingForAll #HousingIsAHumanRight
National Housing Day is Wednesday! #NationalHousingDay #HousingForAll #HousingIsAHumanRight
Great to be @CentennialEDU for the CivicLabTO @cityoftoronto Symposium: Collaboration in Action - higher education institutions discussing students & housing needs, including safety, collaboration & tenant rights. @SalomehA @Humber_Research @humbercollege @ashelynfung #TOpoli
The avg asking price for a #rental unit in Canada reached $2,178 last month, up 9.9% in a yr & new highs for 6 months #housing @CMHC_ca @SeanFraserMP @GenSqueeze @canada_housing @R2HNetwork @CHRA_ACHRU cbc.ca/news/canada/br…
Specific corporations are notorious for rent increases due to the removal of a rent cap on new units in 2018 in Ontario. Instead of the 2.5% increase, we’re seeing 4%+ increases, which is having a domino effect with bad faith evictions.
Specific corporations are notorious for rent increases due to the removal of a rent cap on new units in 2018 in Ontario. Instead of the 2.5% increase, we’re seeing 4%+ increases, which is having a domino effect with bad faith evictions.
“The law requires a federal housing strategy be developed and maintained. Federal housing plans must include “key principles of a human rights-based approach to housing,” such as non-discrimination, inclusion, participation and accountability.” #Cdnpoli
“The law requires a federal housing strategy be developed and maintained. Federal housing plans must include “key principles of a human rights-based approach to housing,” such as non-discrimination, inclusion, participation and accountability.” #Cdnpoli
🏘️ Why is social housing the answer? Find out below 👇 Endorse our Call to Action and sign up for our Nov 21st Launch: tinyurl.com/4pxvy8zb #housingisahumanright
At issue is a $4-billion program known as the Housing Accelerator Fund, which channels federal money directly to cities that meet criteria facilitating development. #TOpoli #Cdnpoli
a virtual discussion with community leaders & activists who are breaking new ground to realize the legal right to housing across Canada. The conversation will centre on how discrimination, insufficient supply, inadequate housing, affordability & homelessness intersect. #Cdnpoli
a virtual discussion with community leaders & activists who are breaking new ground to realize the legal right to housing across Canada. The conversation will centre on how discrimination, insufficient supply, inadequate housing, affordability & homelessness intersect. #Cdnpoli
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We’re in an unseen situation right now where older people with high incomes may have lower expenses than a young renter making peanuts. 4 bedroom home bought 10 years ago you might pay $1500 in mortgage Avg 1 bed apartment rent in Ottawa is over $2,000 How did we end up here?
As Nfld/Labrador struggles with #affordablehousing/shelter shortages, developer responds with tiny #housing @CMHC_ca @FCM_online @SeanFraserMP @homelesshub @ACORNCanada @GenSqueeze @UrbanHealthProf cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…
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