New Brunswick ACORN achieved a significant milestone in the autumn of 2024 when the newly elected provincial Liberal Government declared a 3% rent cap, set to take effect on February 1, 2025. Host Nichola Taylor discusses with Peter Jogeneelen, co-chair of NB ACORN, about the prospects of rent control in New Brunswick, particularly in light of the new “Do Rent Control Right” initiative. NB ACORN advocates for a comprehensive rent control framework that safeguards the rights of all tenants.
Maritimes and Beyond; The Impact of Energy Poverty on the Lives of New Brunswickers
Energy poverty affects 80% of low-income households who spend more than 6% on electricity in New Brunswick. What can groups like ACORN do to push for better policy when it comes to energy poverty? Host Nichola Taylor and the Executive Director of The Human Development Council, Randy Hatfield discuss the impact of poverty on the lives of New Brunswickers.
ACORN Canada Radio – Scarborough ACORN’s Liz Perry on the Campaign Against Homestead Land Holdings
Toronto ACORN’s Karl Tulio and Liz Perry discuss the ongoing campaign against one of Canada’s largest corporate landlords and share what ACORN is doing to fight back on Pharmacy Ave in Scarborough.
Maritimes and Beyond: Addressing Climate Change Today, Not Tomorrow!
Many of us mistake climate change as something we should focus on in the future. Host, Nichola Taylor, talks to NS ACORN Dartmouth member and Seniors for Climate activist, Margaret Anne McHugh, about why we should address climate change today, not tomorrow!
Maritimes and Beyond: Stop Predatory NSF Fees!
Banks made $7.73 BILLION in excess profits in 2022, and 15.8 MILLION NSF transactions were processed in 2023 alone. ACORN member Donna Borden and host Nichola Taylor discuss why the Federal Government must stick to their word and cap the NSF fees at $10.