#Housing fact sheet: socialplanningtoronto.org/election_fact_…

This past year, average rents in the city increased by an alarming 22% and new rental supply has been largely out of reach for those in need of deeply affordable housing options. Our new report examines how our governments have responded to this crisis. ➤ right2housingto.ca/increasing-aff…

Our governments must work together and collaborate more effectively to tackle Toronto’s worsening affordability crisis. @R2HTO's new report outlines the developments and setbacks in their efforts to increase affordable housing for Toronto renters. ➤ right2housingto.ca/increasing-aff…

Watch the TVO Today Live: Toronto Mayoral Debate, co-hosted by @TorontoRBOT tonight at 7 pm on TVO and @TheAgenda's YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=EBOxyK… The debate begins at 7 pm followed by live post-analysis on @TheAgenda. twitter.com/spaikin/status…

Rental options are limited across the province and unaffordable for many. United Way’s across the province have submitted 7 recommendations for the government’s proposed changes around rental replacement. Accessibility, availability and fairness are key. bit.ly/43nUICw

Over a year ago, we published a report detailing urgent actions that our governments must take to increase affordable rental housing in Toronto. Our new report takes stock of the developments and setbacks in their efforts, one year later. Read more ➤ right2housingto.ca/increasing-aff…

If you're unhoused, you can vote in the upcoming mayoral election on June 26! Want to learn more? Here is a handy flyer you can print and share: tinyurl.com/UnhousedVoteTO. In short: you don't need a fixed address or ID to vote; just let them know this at the polls on E-Day!

Join Elizabeth McIsaac (Maytree), Gabe Eidelman (U of T), Zahra Ebrahim (Monumental), Cherise Burda (TMU), and Sunil Johal (CSA Group) for the next session of Policy Talks: Bold Ideas for Toronto. 📍Lena, 176 Yonge St 🗓️June 19, 6pm Buy your ticket today eventbrite.com/e/policy-talks…

To learn about upcoming mayoral #debates, download our #factsheets on key election issues, and use other #resources to help engage your community in the upcoming by-election, check out and share our Election Resources page. #TOPoli #TorontoElection socialplanningtoronto.org/municipal_elec…

“It’s not that we have a higher eviction rate in B.C. because we have more bad tenants — that’s pretty clear,” says @HousingRsrch Associate Director, Craig Jones Read more here: Why BC Leads the Country in Evictions via @TheTyee thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/2…

❗️ Deadline extended to June 20 ❗️ Anyone who has experienced living in an encampment, or organizations who advocate on their behalf, can contribute to the Advocate’s #encampment review. Share your experience and ideas for solutions here: bit.ly/404YVcn

#CityOfTO is reviewing a new approach for the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee & is seeking input from the public + Indigenous communities. Complete a survey by June 16 or attend an in-person session on May 30 or June 13. Learn more: toronto.ca/AAACreview

Candidate Tracker now has researched and fact-checked bios for all 102 candidates running for mayor in Toronto! Updates continue right up to election day. Get informed about who's vying for your vote: thelocal.to/toronto-mayor-…

Today at 12pm is the "Toronto Mayoralty Housing Debate" hosted by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario and other partners - who are mainly involved with building or being landlords. No tenant organizations are involved which is dismaying to see. housingdebate2023.rescon.com

Tomorrow at 7pm, join @soc_housing’s online panel addressing the emerging consequences of the rise of multiple-property owners on the rental market, and the policy options available to curb these trends and expand access to secure & affordable housing. eventbrite.ca/e/the-rise-of-…

#ShowUp to “The Power of Acting with Advocacy”, a webinar, May 31 at 7 pm, & organize to call on #TO Mayoral candidates to sign #AccessibleHousingPledge & commit in their platform to building #AccessibleHousing. Run by @accessibleAHN & partners. #TOpoli eventbrite.ca/e/the-power-of…

We need a Mayor that is committed to solving the housing & homelessness crisis. Tune in on Wednesday, May 31, for a mayoral candidate debate hosted by @UWGreaterTO, @TorontoStar & @TorontoMet, & hear each candidate's plan to fight housing insecurity. unitedwaygt.org/public-policy/…

Latest open data from the Landlord and Tenant Board reveals that "average wait times for tenant cases have ballooned to fifteen months," four months longer than the last count in March. thelocal.to/wait-time-land…

Toronto's next mayor must take strong action to tackle the growing housing and homelessness emergency. @CWhitzman breaks down the three key tools that the City must further explore in order to scale up its affordable housing & address this crisis. hart.ubc.ca/blog/what-toro…

‼️Can we count on your to vote for an Affordable City? Sign the pledge here and share in your networks! acorncanada.org/news/voteforan… Get in touch for volunteer opportunities and how to get involved! #topoli #TOVotes23 #ACORNVotes

📢 In the coming months, we will be organizing across the country to support evidence-gathering on the Government’s failure to prevent and end #homelessness for women and gender-diverse people. Attend our webinar to learn how to get involved! REGISTER: loom.ly/T8ka1cA

It's not just in big cities like Toronto or Ottawa. Financialization of rental housing is across Ontario. Landlords routinely evict tenants under false pretenses so they can double, even triple the rent. And all levels of government let them. peterboroughcurrents.ca/housing/more-p…

Forcing tenants who do submit applications to the LTB to endure months - sometimes years! - of waiting to finally get a hearing is unacceptable. twitter.com/TheLocal_TO/st…

#Toronto's #mayoral race is underway, and all of the candidates have ideas about affordable #housing in the city. If only there was some more recent, rights-based, equity-focused housing needs data to test their claims on...👀#HART2021 Toronto data drops tomorrow. #onpoli #topoli

Have questions about what the @HousingLogement's latest announcement means for you? Attend this upcoming #webinar to learn about this historic #HumanRights process and how you could get involved! REGISTER: loom.ly/T8ka1cA

Investors are buying up a fast-growing share of Toronto's condos & houses. Next Thursday 7pm, join our online panel addressing the consequences of📈multiple-property ownership for tenants & prospective owners, and policy options for reversing this trend. eventbrite.ca/e/the-rise-of-…

In a series of fact sheets, we're bringing you the facts on what actions our new mayor should commit to in order to make a difference regarding key issues Toronto is facing today. #TorontoElection #MayoralElection #TOPoli #Factsheets socialplanningtoronto.org/election_fact_…

.@cityoftoronto has declared homelessness an emergency & approved changes to warming centre operations in winter months. This recognition of the urgent state of the housing & homelessness crisis must lead to immediate action from all levels of govt. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

📢 TONIGHT, 7-9PM: Hear mayoral candidates’ plans to tackle Toronto’s affordability crisis at the first debate of the campaign! @anabailaoTO @BradMBradford @oliviachow @MitzieHunter @JoshMatlow Moderator: @maggsjohn LIVESTREAM 👉 webcast.guru/event/230515-0… #TOpoli #TorontoMayor

Last month, the Ford Conservative Government introduced Bill 97. However, it falls short of addressing affordability issues renters face. Add your name below to send a message to demand rent control that safeguards tenants and ends landlord lobbying. bit.ly/3HYlf1a