New Brunswick ACORN achieved a significant milestone in the autumn of 2024 when the newly elected provincial Liberal Government declared a 3% rent cap, set to take effect on February 1, 2025. Host Nichola Taylor discusses with Peter Jogeneelen, co-chair of NB ACORN, about the prospects of rent control in New Brunswick, particularly in light of the new “Do Rent Control Right” initiative. NB ACORN advocates for a comprehensive rent control framework that safeguards the rights of all tenants.
Wade’s World: Dharmendra Kumar
Organizing gig workers and hawkers in India. Be worth running a blurb in Kenya and Uganda asking if any hawkers or git workers want to know more to contact me at chieforganizer@acorninternational.org
Maritimes and Beyond; The Impact of Energy Poverty on the Lives of New Brunswickers
Energy poverty affects 80% of low-income households who spend more than 6% on electricity in New Brunswick. What can groups like ACORN do to push for better policy when it comes to energy poverty? Host Nichola Taylor and the Executive Director of The Human Development Council, Randy Hatfield discuss the impact of poverty on the lives of New Brunswickers.
ACORN Canada Radio – Scarborough ACORN’s Liz Perry on the Campaign Against Homestead Land Holdings
Toronto ACORN’s Karl Tulio and Liz Perry discuss the ongoing campaign against one of Canada’s largest corporate landlords and share what ACORN is doing to fight back on Pharmacy Ave in Scarborough.
Wade’s Worlds: Mike German. White Supremacy and Police
Wade interview on white supremacy and the police