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Jennifer WallaceThe city has created an array of programs to help tenants stay housed, amid trends toward rising evictions and slow growth in the supply of rental units. These efforts—which include support for legal advice and representation, a new bylaw governing evictions for renovations and heightened enforcement of property maintenance—were described at the city’s National Housing … Read more
The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has a campaign—Homes, Not Handcuffs—that makes it easy to send a letter opposing Premier Doug Ford’s legislation to use tougher laws—and potentially use the notwithstanding clause—to override the human rights of those forced to live in encampments because there’s too little affordable and supportive housing. ➡ Join the campaign … Read more
In 2025, Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing Inc. will start construction on a 40-unit apartment building at 204 Gage Avenue North, by far the most ambitious project yet for our housing partner. It is its largest building so far, and will house and provide enhanced supports and culturally appropriate healthcare to Indigenous people leaving homelessness or treatment … Read more
Whether you are choosing a vegan diet or making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of animal protein you eat, you are taking steps to better health for you and the planet. Exciting news: Veganuary, one of the world’s biggest vegan campaigns, is officially expanding into Canada! This global movement is set to inspire … Read more
Dr. Carolyn Whitzman summarized a lot of her presentation at our November 15th Keys to Affordable Housing event in slides she presented. You can view her slides here.