Yesterday's safe consumption site ban, which will shutter 10 locations, went against advice the Ford government sought. Asked about it today, the premier suggested feedback from local residents had taken priority over the review. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/10709307/…

NEW: I visited one of the supervised consumption sites in Toronto due to be shut down yesterday. Its management is was surprised to see their name on the list and feels the premier simply doesn’t understand what they do #Onpoli globalnews.ca/news/10711787/…

6 common questions Ontario renters ask about having guests over - CLEO Connect - goo.gl/alerts/6XmRtv #GoogleAlerts

This software and others like it are being used in Canada so as much as the focus has been on lack of supply, algorithms are making life unaffordable regardless of how many rental units are created. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/08/23…

The City of Toronto is developing a new bylaw to prevent renovictions. They need to hear from tenants! The City has an online survey and there will be public consultations in September. Let's make sure the bylaw is effective and protects tenants. toronto.ca/community-peop…

Safe consumption sites saves lives. In other news water is wet.

The City of Toronto is developing a new renovictions bylaw. Let's make sure the bylaw is strong and effective. We will be at the public drop-in session this evening at the East York Civic Centre. More info, survey link and drop-in dates ⬇️ toronto.ca/community-peop…

New maximum temperature bylaw should include all London rental units, tenant advocates say - goo.gl/alerts/ZY76Yg #GoogleAlerts

Poor policy decision based on fear and nimbyism. As noted in the article closing down the shelter didn't change crime rates but it will increase the likelihood that people will die without a place to sleep.

As our rent strike continues in its 17th month, CBC’s The National covered our fight against above guideline rent increases at our buildings and how our landlord Starlight Investments profits from displacement. youtu.be/LxNBvgC_zXQ

Have something to say about Toronto's proposed renoviction bylaw? Now's your chance - goo.gl/alerts/tTRwuU #GoogleAlerts

Canadian mega landlord using AI 'pricing scheme' as it massively hikes rents - The Breach - goo.gl/alerts/fyY7dg #GoogleAlerts

TY for the importance context Martine August

A much needed program. Kids can't reach their full potential if they're going to class hungry. Hoping all provinces sign on.

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Rents have gone up 22% in two years. Applications for eviction triple after a financialized investor acquires a building. It's all part and parcel of the financialization of rental housing and it's hurting low-income renters most of all. cbc.ca/news/financial…

Food banks cannot be the permanent solution to food insecurity. The food-bank system has become a way to subsidize governments’ balanced budgets and the profit margins of corporations. We can surely do better. #StarEditorial trib.al/wl2a7ao

An explainer of Toronto's rental market and tenant rights - blogTO - goo.gl/alerts/TmVZfg #GoogleAlerts

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Should Conservatives in #BC repeal STR regulations, renters will pay $1 billion extra Commercial STRs increase rents ✅ STR regulations reduce rents ✅ Principal residence restrictions save homes & rent ✅ via Frances Bula & The Globe and Mail #Airbnb theglobeandmail.com/canada/british…