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Canada
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
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
- 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!
- ACORN Ontario Organizes for Rent Control While Ottawa Tenants Demand Anti-Renoviction BylawACORN 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
- 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!
- ACORN Canada Wins Renoviction Bylaw in Toronto and Advances Rent Control in AlbertaACORN 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
- ACORN New Brunswick Fights for Livable Social Assistance, While Alberta Hosts Anti-Colonialism PowwowACORN 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
- Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against AdaniConfirmed Affiliate Participation WHO Gautam Adani is one of the richest men in the world and the oligarch behind India’s most powerful corporate empire. His companies span fossil fuels, infrastructure, media, to defense and have grown through a pattern of land grabs, environmental destruction, and political favoritism. Adani’s destructive empire is propped up by a… Read more: Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against Adani
- STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon?? STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon ?? On this year’s 139th International Workers’ Rights Day, ACORN International affiliate STRASCAS led a powerful protest parade in Douala with 190 members demanding decent work, safety, union rights, and social dialogue. Their slogans were clear: ✊ Decent work = Decent pay✊ More protection = Fewer deaths✊… Read more: STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon
- ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against LandlordsACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis by Nick Bano, published in the latest issue of the London Review of Books. The article doesn’t just name-check ACORN, it highlights the heart of our work: turning frustration, fear, and isolation into collective action and power. Shenker writes… Read more: ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords
- ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!From standing shoulder-to-shoulder to prevent a neighbor’s eviction to launching a new branch — Every door knocked is another potential member, every meeting builds our collective strategy, and every action puts landlords and officials on notice that housing justice cannot wait. 10 direct actions with targets confronted1 successful eviction resistance5 community meetings organized1 new branch… Read more: ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!
- Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensationCongratulations to our affiliate, Living Rent Dundee in Scotland, for their victory securing both compensation and critical repairs for union member Charlie. Charlie endured unacceptable living conditions in their Dundee tenement flat, suffering from severe roof damage that caused water to leak into walls and ceilings. This led to serious mold and dampness issues throughout… Read more: Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation
- ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!In a huge victory for member Stuart, ACORN Bradford has successfully fought back against harassment from bailiffs. Stuart had been relentlessly chased over debts, facing threats of forced entry and a council that refused to establish a payment plan. But thanks to the determination and solidarity of Bradford members, the bailiffs have been called off,… Read more: ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!