Hon. David Hickey, the Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, has a conversation with host Nichola Taylor about his commitment to prioritizing tenants since he was sworn into government. The discussion also covers upcoming reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act, with ACORN participating in the dialogue, as well as plans for developing new affordable units in the province and strategies to reduce chronic homelessness by half across the province.
Maritimes and Beyond: Exploring ACORN Hamilton’s Achievements and Future
Host Nichola Taylor talks to Hamilton ACORN’s co-chair, Hojay Byfield, and secretary, Taylor Korolenchuk, about the ongoing efforts in Hamilton to enhance tenant protections. The conversation covers significant achievements such as the renoviction bylaw and where they stand on the Beat the Heat bylaw, as well as the current status of Hamilton’s safe apartment bylaw.
Ottawa ACORN’s Dorian Santoir’s debrief on the re-election of the Doug Ford in Ontario
From cutbacks and voter apathy to ACORN’s Ford Fight Back Campaigns, Dorian Santoir from Ottawa ACORN has everything you need to know about the recent Ontario election.
Maritimes and Beyond: Why Youth Involvement is Essential in Modern Politics and Political Processes
Host Nichola Taylor discusses the significance of youth participation in contemporary politics and political processes with NB ACORN member Srijain Shrestha. Young individuals frequently perceive a lack of representation in political spheres, prompting a discussion on the critical need for their involvement, particularly as the Western world increasingly shifts towards far-right ideologies.
Power from the Ground Floor: Fixing Toronto’s Social Housing with ACORN
Toronto ACORN organizer Ty Riches interviews Edina Edmunds on the state of Toronto’s social housing, what’s needed to fix it, and ACORN’s citywide campaign building tenant power in Toronto Community Housing and Toronto Seniors Housing to fight for change – and win!