newhousingalt.bsky.social
NHA is a Canada-wide research partnership based at UofT. Bringing together academics & community organizations from across the country, NHA explores policies and community-led alternatives that could transform Canada's inequitable housing system.
👤 Joined on 16 November 2024
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@newhousingalt.bsky.socialBCNPHA celebrates the historic launch of the Canada Rental Protection Fund! The $1.5-billion fund will support the work of non-profit, co-op and Indigenous housing providers to safeguard existing affordable housing. More info▶️ https://ow.ly/Jo6z50ZQOw5
Show PostNew podcast alert! This fantastic conversation with TCLT's Chiyi Tam deserves a spot on your queue this week. The episode highlights forthcoming BSH research that identifies existing affordable housing stock in Toronto's Chinatown that are vulnerable to speculation and eviction threats.
Show PostSorry about all that smoke and consequences, America.
Show PostGreat to talk with the Vancouver Sun about: - how concentrated the ownership of rental properties is in the hands of large financial firms, and; - these firms' track record of aggressively raising rents and evicting tenants. 🧵👇 vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Show PostNew #socialhousing report authored by @bshnode.bsky.social's Alina McKay & Ella Barrett, generously funded by @newhousingalt.bsky.social, finds that supportive housing lacks a consistent legal framework across Canada (only BC comes close), fuelling funding silos & unclear tenant rights. Read more ⬇️
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