RADIO

NB ACORN member Jonathan King sought assistance from the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office after his landlord imposed a 65% rent increase in August. Following a successful case that established the landlord could only raise the rent by 3% in accordance with the rent cap, the landlord retaliated against him. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of tenants understanding their rights and the necessity of standing up and advocating for themselves in such situations.

Nichola speaks with Alejandra Ruiz Vargas the President of ACORN Canada about the serious effects of Trump’s tariffs. These tariffs will cause prices to rise which will hurt low- and moderate-income families the most. Tenants will struggle to pay their rent as living costs increase. Alejandra emphasized that the financial burden will fall heavily on those who can least afford it. Together they highlight the need for policies that protect vulnerable communities during these challenging times. Alehandra also discusses the importance of turning up to ACORN Canada’s National Housing Day of Action on the 19th of March!

Host Nichola Taylor and  Abhilash Kantamneni, the Director of Action Research at Efficiency Canada, discuss Canada’s energy efficiency economy. The discussion highlights the advantages of energy efficiency programs while also addressing the potential repercussions for tenants if landlords transfer the associated costs to them. Additionally, the dialogue emphasizes the significant role that ACORN currently plays and will continue to play in this sector.