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Phelisa Talbot, Toronto ACORN Member
What does the right to housing mean to you? Two things come to mind when I think of the right to housing. Firstly, it means being able to live in a home that is free from pest infestations, paint cracking off the walls, drafty windows, and old broken down appliances. Secondly, it means having access…
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Mahdiba Chowdhury – Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)
What does the right to housing mean to you? Every generation seems to have stories of trying to overcome the struggles in making a first home purchase. But young Canadian adults like myself are shouldering a particularly heavy burden from the skyrocketing house prices and tighter regulations. The reality is that young adults are having…
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Alyssa Brierley – Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation
What does the right to housing mean to you? Housing is a human right, and every person should have a place to call home where they are able to live with dignity and contribute to the decision-making processes of the community that they are part of. Housing must be safe, adequate, accessible, and affordable to…
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