Category: ACORN Canada

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. 

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.

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.

Host Nichola Taylor chats with Chris Watson, the newly elected president of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour. They explore the various challenges that workers encounter in the current landscape, including the cuts made to education in NB, Watson’s vision for leading the NBFL, and his optimism about collaborating with the Holt Government to enhance labour relations.

Nichola chats with Dale Hicks, the board president of Rising Tide Community Initiatives, to highlight the organization’s commendable efforts in providing safe, affordable, and adequate housing for low-income individuals. Their discussion also addresses the additional measures necessary to tackle the ongoing housing crisis effectively.