Tag: affordability
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ACORN MEMBERS DISCUSS RENT INCREASES, TENANT ORGANIZING AND BANK FEE REFORMS
Members of ACORN Canada gathered for their monthly downtown Toronto chapter meeting to discuss rising rent increases, tenant organizing strategies and recent advocacy wins affecting low- and moderate-income residents.
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Housing is Healthcare: Dunn House 2.0 advances to City Council
Community members share their thoughts at the most recent City of Toronto meeting discussing the construction of a Dunn House 2.0 in South Parkdale.
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ACORN WESTON CHAPTER ORGANIZES TENANTS AMID RENT INCREASE AND BUILDING CONDITION DISPUTES
Tenants raised concerns about above-guideline rent increases, building conditions and inspection standards at the ACORN Canada Weston Chapter’s monthly meeting on Feb. 12, 2026.
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City of Toronto reviews stronger scoring system for RentSafeTO apartment buildings
Toronto City Staff suggests changes to the current RentSafeTO to make stricter safety guidelines.
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Toronto Community Housing discuss housing equity and review air conditioning
Toronto Community Housing’s Tenant Services Committee held a public meeting to discuss housing equity, their violence reduction program and air conditioning.
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Toronto reviews inclusionary zoning policy following cuts to affordability timelines
City of Toronto staff presented updates to the City’s inclusionary zoning policy, reflecting new provincial requirements for affordability targets and timelines.