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.
Maritimes and Beyond: How does Landlord Licensing Improve Tenant Living Standards?
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.
Maritimes and Beyond: Is New Brunswick at Breaking Point with the Affordability Crisis?
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.
Maritimes and Beyond: How the UNB Legal Clinic Helps Tenants in NB.
Jeanette Savoie, the director of the UNB legal clinic, has a wealth of knowledge in tenant rights and tenancy laws specific to New Brunswick. In a discussion with host Nichola, Jeanette highlights the legal clinics scheduled for this summer in the province, and addresses the common challenges faced by tenants. She also shares her insights on potential reforms she would like to see implemented in the Residential Tenancy Act to better protect tenant interests.
Maritimes and Beyond: CUPE NB President Iris Lloyd on Member Challenges Today.
Host Nichola Taylor talks with Iris Lloyd, the newly elected president of CUPE New Brunswick, regarding the challenges faced by workers in the province. Iris highlights the detrimental effects of education cuts, particularly on library workers in schools and the students who rely on these resources. They also address the concerns of CUPE NB members regarding the rising cost of living and the pressing issue of affordable housing.