Affordable Housing

The city of Hamilton saw at least eight non-profit housing projects start construction this year. When all the projects are complete in 2027, there will be 569 new non-profit units. At least half will be deeply affordable, the rest low market rents. The projects include 40 supportive housing units that Sacajawea started in September on … Read more

City of Hamilton staff have written a really clear summary of the expected impacts on tenants of the provincial government’s recently approved Bill 60.  It is bad news. According to city staff:  The bill is “expected to increase evictions in our community, with the most significant impacts being experienced by those who are already most … Read more

The key message at our 10th annual National Housing Day service, from two tenant organizers, is that the fight to protect tenants never ends, but it does produce important victories.  Marc, co-chair of ACORN Hamilton’s downtown chapter, outlined the challenges of Bill 60—which was approved the next day. It shortens the time for tenants to … Read more

On National Housing Day, Nov. 22, the federal government released details about the investment policy of its new housing agency, Build Canada Homes. Key issues: ✔ Finally, Build Canada Homes will have just one definition of “affordable,” tied to incomes, not market prices or rents as with past programs. For BCH, housing is affordable if … Read more

Our National Housing Day service speakers, Amanda and Marc, were in the Legislature Monday as it approved Bill 60, which Amanda, Marc and numerous others believe will lead to more tenant evictions. Premier Doug Ford turned to Marc and said, “Go find a job, buddy.” That’s disrespectful, especially at a time of high unemployment. And … Read more