Affordable Housing

Wednesday November 23, 6-7:30 p.m., researchers with the SPRC will report in on their latest research reports on housing, poverty, and hunger, gleaned from the 2021 Census and other research. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-conversations-with-sprc-hamilton-tickets-445529680267? And/or read the reports at https://www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca/   

Tune in today, Nov 17th at 1:30pm for a panel on the big changes needed to make the National Housing Strategy more effective at dealing with the housing affordability crisis. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bP7OA0reQ9SjmpTkq9n4yw     

Join our Affordable Housing Team and Hugh Tye, retired executive director of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, for a service titled Inclusion: We All Have A Right to Housing. There will also be a post-service discussion, in the sanctuary, with Hugh. This Sunday we will also recognize Trans Day of Remembrance during the service.  All … Read more

Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act Here are just some of the things Bill 23 would do if passed:  It re-defines “affordable” housing as housing that is at 80 per cent or less of average market rent. For some time, “affordable” has been defined as the lower of the 80 per cent figure … Read more

  ****POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2023**** Event date:  Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 7:00 pm at The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton   During this fall’s municipal election campaign, candidates gave unprecedented attention to the crisis of affordable housing and homelessness. On November 29, in our sanctuary, your Affordable Housing Team will host a panel of … Read more