Im/migrants and refugees face precarious conditions in the current housing market. Many landlords prey on this group knowing many will not understand the legislation regarding things like deposits, paying in advance. Equally, this group faces barriers to finding appropriate housing due to bias, racism and misinformation
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Smaller centres poised to benefit from the coming population boom
Dene Moore Special To The Globe And Mail November 4, 2022
The city of Peterborough, Ont., has a synagogue, a mosque and a Buddhist temple. City hall hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer last year. There is a Middle Eastern restaurant operated by Syrian refugees…
Published November 7, 2022
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Host families needed more than ever to help Ukrainian refugees
Barbara Latkowski Cambridge Today November 2, 2022
After fleeing war in their home country, Ukrainian refugees are arriving in Canada with limited government support, and many find themselves struggling to find jobs and places to live.
"The need for housing for Ukrainian refugees…
Published November 4, 2022
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Afghans languish in hotel rooms while Ukrainian refugees are quickly settled: advocate
Bill Kaufmann Oct 11, 2022
Refugees, primarily those from Afghanistan, are being stranded in Calgary hotels due to skyrocketing rents, limits to assistance and racism, says an advocate helping newcomers.
“We’re seeing factors of systemic racism . . . When people are asked,…
Published October 13, 2022
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Canada sees fastest population growth since 1957, driven mostly by immigration: StatCan
Aya Al-Hakim Global News September 28, 2022
Canada has seen its highest population growth rate since the height of the baby boom, mostly driven by immigration, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday.
As of July 1, the number of people living in Canada sat at an…
Published September 29, 2022
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Racism in Ontario's home buying and selling process is real, says new report
The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 27, 2022
New research from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) shows realtors and their clients are facing racism and discrimination during the home buying and selling process, but there are no efficient ways for consumers to report such…
Published September 29, 2022
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Women’s shelter stretched thin amid high inflation, housing crisis
Ritika Dubey The Hamilton Spectator Thu., Sept. 22, 2022
The 22-bed facility isn’t meeting the growing demand at a west Mountain women’s shelter.
Interval House of Hamilton is currently home to about 31 women and children — well over its designed capacity.
While the non-profit…
Published September 29, 2022
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Airbnb donates temporary housing for displaced Ukrainians and Afghan refugees
Stephanie Babych Calgary Herald Sep 15, 2022
A donation of emergency housing from Airbnb.org is helping Canadian immigration agencies to connect incoming Afghan refugees and displaced Ukrainians with temporary homes.
With the donation, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society…
Published September 16, 2022
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Ontario Helps Protect Most Vulnerable People Across the Province
Funding will support local shelters, provide rent relief and build longer-term housing solutions during COVID-19.
Published October 28, 2020
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Outings on Hold for Long-Term Care Homes in Areas of Higher Community Spread
Updated directive pauses absences to protect residents and staff.
Published October 15, 2020
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Ontario Helps Keep Energy Costs Low for Families, Small Businesses and Farmers
Province keeps electricity rates stable and provides customers with more choice.
Published October 14, 2020