Councillor Josh Matlow

Advocating for Tenants: Policy Initiatives

1 05, 2017

Leadership on Housing and Transit Begins by Setting the Right Priorities

2018-07-06T17:40:53+00:00

I'm very concerned about how, while the mayor understandably calls on the Province for adequate funding for the significant transit and housing shortfalls in Toronto, I believe there have been decisions made at city hall that have not demonstrated thoughtful or competent management of these priorities from either a financial or social and urban planning policy perspective. [...]

Leadership on Housing and Transit Begins by Setting the Right Priorities2018-07-06T17:40:53+00:00
31 03, 2017

Unprecedented Meeting on Tenants and Housing Affordability Next Week

2018-07-06T17:41:22+00:00

On Monday, April 3 I will be co-hosting an unprecedented joint meeting(s) of the Tenant Issues Committee, which I Chair, and the Affordable Housing Committee with my colleague, Councillor Ana Bailao. Toronto's rental housing market has become increasingly unaffordable for many people. The challenges of finding and keeping a decent and affordable place to live are affecting people [...]

Unprecedented Meeting on Tenants and Housing Affordability Next Week2018-07-06T17:41:22+00:00
31 03, 2017

Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Legislation Passes Final Hurdle

2018-07-06T17:06:12+00:00

As Chair of the Tenants Issues Committee, I am very pleased to report that my colleagues supported our new Tenant Protection by-law to provide much needed protection for Toronto renters. The provisions in the by-law will be in force by July of this year. This success was the result of years of hard work with local tenant advocates and [...]

Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Legislation Passes Final Hurdle2018-07-06T17:06:12+00:00
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