Host Nichola Taylor discusses the significance of youth participation in contemporary politics and political processes with NB ACORN member Srijain Shrestha. Young individuals frequently perceive a lack of representation in political spheres, prompting a discussion on the critical need for their involvement, particularly as the Western world increasingly shifts towards far-right ideologies.
Power from the Ground Floor: Fixing Toronto’s Social Housing with ACORN
Toronto ACORN organizer Ty Riches interviews Edina Edmunds on the state of Toronto’s social housing, what’s needed to fix it, and ACORN’s citywide campaign building tenant power in Toronto Community Housing and Toronto Seniors Housing to fight for change – and win!
Maritimes and Beyond: Unpacking ACORN Canada’s National Platform with Nicki Lyons-MacFarlane.
Nichola Taylor talks about Canada’s housing crisis with Nicki Lyons-MacFarlane, Fredericton and Oromocto’s candidate for the NDP in the federal election. They discuss ACORN’s national platform demands and the strategies the NDP plans to implement in addressing the current unprecedented housing crisis.
Maritimes and Beyond: What Does Doug Ford’s Win Mean for Ontario Tenants Amid a Worsening Housing Crisis?
Doug Ford recently emerged victorious in the snap election in Ontario. He has disregarded ACORN, declined to engage in meetings with members, and even relocated his office. Host Nichola Taylor and Toronto ACORN leader Stacey Semple discuss the implications of Doug Ford’s victory for tenants in Ontario amid an escalating housing crisis.