Elements of a Housing Strategy that would Actually Work

The National Housing Council, appointed to advise the federal housing minister, has outlined what is needed for a comprehensive strategy to “fix a housing system that Canadians increasingly feel is working against them and rebuild the housing foundation that underpins Canada’s economic security.”  The Council reports that only the top fifth of renters can realistically … Read more

Housing is a Human Right

Online webinar: Tuesday April 14, 2026 Hear ideas on what our governments must do to fulfill their obligation to make the right to safe, suitable, affordable housing a reality next Tuesday April 14 at noon to 1:30 online. Speakers are Marie-Josée Houle (the Federal Housing Advocate), Dr. Carolyn Whitzman (University of Toronto adjunct professor and … Read more

Boil Alert: A film about Mohawk activist Layla Staats

Sat 25 Apr, 6 – 9pm Perkins Community Centre, 1429 Main St. E. (at Kenilworth). Boil Alert: A film about Mohawk activist Layla Staats Hamilton 350 is presenting Boil Alert, a 2023 Canadian documentary profiling Mohawk artist and activist Layla Staats as she investigates and campaigns around issues of unsafe and unclean water supply in several … Read more

Faith Leaders Confront Misinformation About Climate Change

The Challenges Faith Leaders are Addressing Canadian climate scientist and evangelical Christian, Katharine Hayhoe teaches at Texas Tech University. In her newsletter this week, she writes a compelling description of how faith leaders are beginning to call out misinformation about climate change. She describes challenges faith leaders are addressing. Read her article here.   **** … Read more