A reminder that the rules can be different in condo rentals. Owners and tenants need to be aware. (Having said that, not sure CAT has jurisdiction to make an Order against a tenant. Pretty sure only Landlord & Tenant Board can.) cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

UPDATE: Statement regarding the encampment litigation #housingrights

Yes they do lead. Proposal passes unanimously!

An extra $13 million to fight homelessness in York Region!

Homeless encampments in Canada are a human rights crisis exacerbated by threats of violent displacement & govt inaction, the fed #housing advocate said in launching review ⁦CMHC⁩ ⁦Federation of Canadian Municipalities⁩ ⁦ACORN Canada⁩ ⁦@canada_housing⁩ theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Making my deputation to York Regional Council in support of Chair Wayne Emmerson's proposal to add $13 million to its budget - dedicated to homelessness reduction. Council voted in favour unanimously. Will alleviate a lot of suffering! York Region

The number of homeless individuals in HRM has been steadily growing for the past several years. globalnews.ca/news/9507125/h…

NEWS: "The conditions in #encampments, coupled with the underlying failure of governments at all levels to ensure people can access #AdequateHousing, are a violation of fundamental human rights, including the human #Right2Housing" SOURCE: bit.ly/3IS3L7k

Hamilton still fighting ruling that cities can't kick citizens out of encampments unless they provide adequate accessible shelters. That seems like a fair rule. Hopefully their new, progressive mayor and council will decide to follow it. Andrea Horwath cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

Outrageous that Hamilton City Council has fought so hard to keep its unhoused citizens from the housing Waterloo has in its successful A Better Tent City. Council successfully kept these citizens on its freezing streets for another winter. Andrea Horwath thespec.com/opinion/contri…

Community Legal Clinic of York Region team raring to go. Exceeded our fundraising goal by $500!

Hmilton Spectator calls for anti renoviction bylaw. thespec.com/opinion/editor…

The kind of innovative thinking that will solve the housing crisis. nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/new-…

Let's hope that this review pulls no punches and that it gets the attention of Prime Minister Trudeau. Ultimately, only he and Premier Ford have the financial resources to successfully tackle our homelessness crisis. Office of the Federal Housing Advocate rdnewsnow.com/2023/02/23/fed…

"Approximately $4.1 million will go to homelessness and $5.5 million will go toward enhancing the community housing system. Another $3.17 million will be allocated to the community investment fund." Great news! newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/yor… via NewmarketToday

"I am reminded of Dr. Mate stating that an “inequality crisis” is going on in Canada. The increase in inequity between the rich and poor in Canada is an indicator of a “sick” society." Sadly standard of living of poor is declining. Of wealthy, increasing. thespec.com/opinion/contri…

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Take a look at a few of our AMAZING Coldest Night of the Year Richmond Hill teams from some of our community's organizations ❄️ Thank you Community Living Central York, CarltonOne & Community Legal Clinic of York Region for showing your dedication to #CNOY23 by fundraising in your community! bit.ly/3Lh8EFi