ACORN Canada is an independent national organization of low and moderate income families with 140,000+ members in 20+ neighborhood chapters across nine cities.

Key Leader

Marva Burnette

Contact

canadaacorn@acorncanada.org

Chapters

• British Columbia
• Hamilton
• Montreal
• Ottowa
• Nova Scotia
• Peel

Campaigns

• Fair banking
• Internet for all
• Remittances regulation
• Healthy housing
• Childcare
• Fair wages
• Social assistance

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Latest News from ACORN Canada

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  ACORN Canada Celebrates a Year of Victories – People Power Prevails!
  ACORN Canada had a year full of successes, and as December came to a close, many took time out to celebrate the ACORN community and all… Read more: ACORN Canada Celebrates a Year of Victories – People Power Prevails!
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  ACORN Ontario Organizes for Rent Control While Ottawa Tenants Demand Anti-Renoviction Bylaw
  ACORN Canada had a busy month, with over 100 ACORN Ontario members organizing critical next steps for full rent control in the face of imminent early elections. Ottawa ACORN amassed… Read more: ACORN Ontario Organizes for Rent Control While Ottawa Tenants Demand Anti-Renoviction Bylaw
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  ACORN Canada Rallies in 9 Cities for National Housing Day: Demand for Social & Non-Market Housing!
  On November 22nd, ACORN Canada participated in National Housing Day by holding actions in 9 cities across the country to send a clear message to the federal… Read more: ACORN Canada Rallies in 9 Cities for National Housing Day: Demand for Social & Non-Market Housing!
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  ACORN Canada Wins Renoviction Bylaw in Toronto and Advances Rent Control in Alberta
  ACORN Canada secured a major win in Toronto, where they helped pass a Renoviction bylaw through city council, and in Alberta, ACORN members hosted a successful community forum… Read more: ACORN Canada Wins Renoviction Bylaw in Toronto and Advances Rent Control in Alberta
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  ACORN New Brunswick Fights for Livable Social Assistance, While Alberta Hosts Anti-Colonialism Powwow
  ACORN New Brunswick held a rally to advocate for raising the rates of social assistance to a livable wage. Meanwhile, ACORN Alberta members organized a highly successful powwow… Read more: ACORN New Brunswick Fights for Livable Social Assistance, While Alberta Hosts Anti-Colonialism Powwow

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Updates from the Field:

• Living Rent Members in Troglen Secure Victory: Action Against Damp, Mould, and Unsafe Living Conditions Leads to Immediate Results!December 27, 2024
• ACORN Honduras Wraps Up 2024 with Strong Connections: Evaluating Progress and Expanding Support for Children’s Rights into 2025.December 26, 2024
• ACORN Peru Wraps Up 2024 with Solidarity and Support: Soup Kitchens, Art Workshops, and New Partnerships.December 24, 2024
• A Community Voice Celebrates Advocacy & Honors Local Leaders at Annual Awardees Dinner and Christmas Party.December 22, 2024
• ACORN Canada Celebrates a Year of Victories – People Power Prevails!December 20, 2024