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.
Maritimes and Beyond: The Importance of Educating Ourselves on Energy Poverty and Energy Efficiency
Faith Mambo from the Conservation Council of New Brunswick talks to host Nichola regarding the critical need for education on energy poverty and energy efficiency within our communities. She emphasizes that energy efficiency is central to addressing the challenges of energy poverty and highlights the impact of climate change on this issue in our daily lives.
Maritimes and Beyond: Fighting Retaliation from Bad Landlords
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.
Maritimes and Beyond: Trump’s Tariffs and the Devastating Impact on Tenants
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!