Category: Poverty
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People’s Assembly for Housing Justice
On Friday, April 25, tenants, housing advocates, and grassroots organizers gathered at 163 Queen Street East for the launch of the People’s Assembly for Housing Justice – a two-day event … Watch video »
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Assisting Death Without Supporting Life
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has taken a position with regard to Canada’s system of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) that is of great importance for those who approach … Keep reading »
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Developers Are In Charge Of Toronto’s Housing Policies
Toronto’s communities are being deeply impacted by a terrible lack of decent housing that people can afford to live in. This situation is the product of decades in which governments … Keep reading »
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How Our Struggles Are Contained by Those In Power
This is a period when ongoing social action and indefinite strikes will be needed to turn back attacks and win our demands. Keep reading »
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Outreach Workers and Advocates Demand More Shelter Space
The Shelter Housing Justice Network held an emergency media conference on Monday, July 15th, in Downtown Toronto. Frontline workers are urgently calling for help as no shelter spaces are available … Watch video »
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Fight for Social Housing
Regent Park TV (RPTV) recently conducted an enlightening interview with Gaetan Heroux from the 230 FightBack, spotlighting a critical issue at the heart of Toronto’s housing crisis. The vacant lot … Watch video »
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The Unhoused: Scapegoating Politics and Housing Struggles
From Anna Seghers, Comrades (translated by Todd Cronan): Steiner (the intellectual) talking to Bató (a Hungarian communist) in 1919: “Yes, people like you are fine! Join the party and then … Keep reading »
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How KingSett Capital Hijacked Toronto’s Revitalization Plans
In March of 2021, Toronto’s City Council directed staff to find funding sources for the purchase or expropriation of 214-230 Sherbourne Street to build “deeply affordable and supportive housing” as … Keep reading »
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The Landlords’ Anti-Rent-Control Argument Is Pure BS
A cynic once said, “if you can’t win an argument, then change the subject.” The big landlords and their defenders in the Democratic political establishment can’t defend the indefensible: Rents … Keep reading »
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Human Rights and Housing
“Shelter and housing can and should be a basic human right,” said Pastor Mark, invoking also John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ to move his audience to continue the drive by the non-profit … Keep reading »
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Bay Street has no Business at Dundas and Sherbourne
230 Fightback is fighting an epic battle against KingSett Capital who want to build a luxurious condo tower on the contested properties of 214-230 Sherbourne in Toronto. The three rooming … Watch video »
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Vancouver’s Sweeps Are Cruel, Costly, and Counterproductive
Less than six months into their term in office Mayor Ken Sim and his ABC majority have made clear their vision for Vancouver: more police, less justice. More inequality, less … Keep reading »