Category: ACORN Canada

Nichola has an informative discussion with Janis Irwin, the NDP Shadow Minister for Housing and MLA for Edmonton Highlands-Norwood, regarding the housing situation in Alberta. They discuss the private member’s bill that Janis introduced during the winter of 2023-2024, expressing frustration over the UCP’s unwillingness to address this pressing issue that impacts so many tenants across the province.

Host Nichola chats with New Brunswick activist and organizer Alex Gagne, emphasizing the significance of door-to-door outreach and direct dialogue with individuals regarding societal challenges. Alex highlights the vital role of community-driven organizations like ACORN, which empower residents to voice their concerns and advocate for meaningful changes within their neighbourhoods. 

 Host Nichola chats with Raphaëlle Valay-Nadeau, the chair of the Coalition for Pay Equity, to address the persistent issue of underpayment and undervaluation of roles predominantly held by females compared to those dominated by males. Raphaëlle highlights that achieving pay equity is essential for fostering a more just society, benefiting everyone involved.

Host Nichola talks to co-chair of the Ottawa West Chapter, Dave Longchamps, about the landlord licensing program that they debuted this summer. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of unsafe living conditions faced by many tenants, including problems such as mold, pest infestations, and broken appliances. Dave explains how this program will hold landlords accountable for providing substandard living conditions for Ottawa’s tenants.

Nichola welcomes back Randy Hatfield, the Executive Director of the Human Development Council, to address the pressing affordability crisis and whether New Brunswickers are at breaking point. They discuss critical issues such as social assistance, housing challenges, energy poverty and food insecurity and how they impact low income people trying to survive.