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Chiara Padovani

@chipadovani

Social worker, Weston resident, founder of @YSWtenants & former city councillor candidate for York South-Weston. Working for a better & fairer Toronto. #TOpoli

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calendar_today20-02-2017 02:38:19

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Climate Justice Toronto(@CJusticeTO) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Michael Cooper, you evicted a toddler and we aren't going to let you do it quietly. Since you weren't at 22 John, we came to you to demand real affordable housing and protection for Alex's family NOW.

Michael Cooper, you evicted a toddler and we aren't going to let you do it quietly. Since you weren't at 22 John, we came to you to demand real affordable housing and protection for Alex's family NOW.
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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TONIGHT @ 6:30: EMERGENCY RALLY in support of Alex & his family who Dream Unlimited just evicted by sledgehammering his door after doubling his “affordable rent”

Corporate greed on public land under City of Toronto’s “affordable housing plan”

Come out tonight to support Alex!

TONIGHT @ 6:30: EMERGENCY RALLY in support of Alex & his family who Dream Unlimited just evicted by sledgehammering his door after doubling his “affordable rent” Corporate greed on public land under @cityoftoronto’s “affordable housing plan” Come out tonight to support Alex!
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Toronto Star(@TorontoStar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After nearly seven months these North York renters are still refusing to pay rent — and have no plans to start trib.al/2lv9Z9x

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us today for the March against rent hikes! 🪧

Meet us at 1440 Lawrence Ave W at 2pm. 📍

Block party to follow with food, games and fun for the whole family! 🎉

Remember, we’re stronger together! 💪🏽

Join us today for the March against rent hikes! 🪧 Meet us at 1440 Lawrence Ave W at 2pm. 📍 Block party to follow with food, games and fun for the whole family! 🎉 Remember, we’re stronger together! 💪🏽
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Leilani Farha 🍉(@leilanifarha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Important article holding 🇨🇦's CMHC accountable for its eye-watering 55 billion Construction Loan Program that was supposed to create a whole lot of affordable rentals + didn't. That's a lot of public $ for developers who aren't producing in line with need. Gotta ask: for

Important article holding 🇨🇦's @CMHC_ca accountable for its eye-watering 55 billion Construction Loan Program that was supposed to create a whole lot of affordable rentals + didn't. That's a lot of public $ for developers who aren't producing in line with need. Gotta ask: for
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CCPA Ontario(@CCPA_Ont) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the past decade, average rents in Ontario have increased by THREE TIMES the official provincial rent increase guideline! Check out our new primer on from Ricardo Tranjan and Polly Vargatoth: monitormag.ca/reports/rent-c…

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Think we need real rent control in Ontario?

So do we!

Join us this Sunday at 2pm at 1440 Lawrence Ave W to demand just that!

tenantunion.ca/marchagainstag…

Think we need real rent control in Ontario? So do we! Join us this Sunday at 2pm at 1440 Lawrence Ave W to demand just that! tenantunion.ca/marchagainstag…
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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“It’s a dire situation out there for tenants” Chiara Padovani from YSW Tenant Union 'The power imbalance is massive. It’s scary to try to get action on your own but doing it with our neighbours is very empowering. More people are willing to take collective action”
thestar.com/real-estate/re…

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

4 buildings are rent striking because of the lack of rent control:
➡️33 King has seen rents increase 3x rent control
➡️22 John has seen rents increase 10% every year just because
➡️1440 & 1442 Lawrence have seen AGIs despite horrible conditions
thestar.com/real-estate/re…

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to the @policyalternatives report “Over the last decade, Ontario’s rent control guideline has allowed landlords to increase rents by 16.5%, but average rents have actually increased by 54.5%” -Ricardo Tranjan

Check out the full report here:

monitormag.ca/reports/rent-c…

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“You could drive a very large truck through the loopholes in our rent control system,” says Ricardo Tranjan about new report from @policyalternatives

We agree.

Diana Zlomislic reports for Toronto Star

thestar.com/real-estate/re…

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us this Sunday April 14 at 2pm to march against rent hikes! March will begin and 1440 Lawrence Ave W and conclude with a block party, Eid festivities and fun for the whole family!
tenantunion.ca/marchagainstag…

Join us this Sunday April 14 at 2pm to march against rent hikes! March will begin and 1440 Lawrence Ave W and conclude with a block party, Eid festivities and fun for the whole family! tenantunion.ca/marchagainstag…
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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dream is evicting Alex and his family after more than doubling his “affordable rent” to $3000

Corporate greed on public land is unacceptable & we’re fighting back

We need YOU to call Dream CEO Michael Cooper (416-365-5145 & 416-365-3535) & say:

Let Alex & his family stay!

Dream is evicting Alex and his family after more than doubling his “affordable rent” to $3000 Corporate greed on public land is unacceptable & we’re fighting back We need YOU to call Dream CEO Michael Cooper (416-365-5145 & 416-365-3535) & say: Let Alex & his family stay!
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TTCriders(@ttcriders) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Matthew Bingley of Global News Toronto covers the launch of our complaint to Toronto's Auditor General about the derailment of the Scarborough RT and concerns about maintenance.

Councillors Josh Matlow and Chris Moise say they support more transparency.
globalnews.ca/video/10401216…

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Carla Lucchetta(@carrletta) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some renters across the GTA are nearing the one-year mark on their rent strikes. At issue are above guideline increases. We talk talked to tenants about why they continue to fight. YSW Tenant Union
youtu.be/o-MpcOwmylo?si…

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Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East(@CJPME) 's Twitter Profile Photo

World Central Kitchen identifies the slain Canadian aid worker as 33-year-old Jacob Flickinger. Our thoughts go his friends and family, may his memory be a blessing. Canada must ensure that his killers are held accountable.

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨URGENT🚨

This is Alex. Any day now Dream will call the sheriff to evict him & his family after doubling his “affordable” rent to $3000.

This is what City of Toronto “affordable” housing program gets us with Dream.

Call 416-365-5145 & tell Dream to let Alex & his family stay!

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YSW Tenant Union(@YSWtenants) 's Twitter Profile Photo

& have been on rent strike for 10 months against excessive rent increases by Dream Unlimited.

We’re fighting for our homes every day.

Join us in the fight for & show your solidarity: tenantunion.ca/solidarity

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