Category: ACORN Canada

Host Nichola speaks to Gary Rodden, co-chair of the New West ACORN chapter, regarding the historic maximum heat bylaw in New Westminster, BC. Gary highlights that this legislation emerged as a crucial response to the devastating heat dome event of 2021, which resulted in numerous fatalities. He also emphasizes ACORN’s significant advocacy efforts that were instrumental in the law’s development and implementation

Host Nichola Taylor speaks with Perry Kendall, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick, to discuss the organization’s initiatives. They delve into the necessary actions required to enhance the capacity of nonprofits in providing affordable housing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with all levels of government to address the ongoing housing crisis.

Host Nichola has a conversation with Peter Jongeneelen, the newly elected chair of Moncton ACORN, regarding the launch of the Moncton ACORN chapter in March 2026. They delve into the newly established municipal platform that addresses critical issues such as landlord licensing and the need for affordable housing in Moncton.

Host Nichola Taylor interviews Jenica Atwin, a candidate for mayor of Fredericton in the upcoming municipal elections on May 11, 2026. A pressing issue among residents is housing, and during their conversation, Nichola and Jenica discuss Jenica’s support of Fredericton ACORN’s municipal landlord registration program. They also explore the notion that affordable housing is not only a human right but a complex challenge that impacts all levels of government.

Nichola interviews Kristin Covoukian and Ana Larade, both candidates for Moncton City Council in the upcoming New Brunswick municipal elections on May 11th. They focus primarily on the critical issue of housing, a pressing concern across all levels of government. The candidates emphasize the significant role municipal politics can play in addressing the ongoing housing crisis.