Build the housing that people need
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Create more permanently affordable homes by increasing funding for the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program.
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Build upon the success of Toronto’s Public Builder Model by prioritizing in Parkdale–High Park our community’s greatest housing needs: affordable rentals, accessible units, and family-sized units.
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Create new supports for aging homeowners to stay in their current homes, including retrofits that support accessibility and multi-family living.
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Expand opportunities for public consultation on land-use decisions to be more equitable, accessible, and reflective of communities.
Make renting safer and more secure
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Scale RentSafeTO to meet the real need of tenants, including concrete enforcement measures against bad faith landlords.
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Expand eviction prevention programs, such as Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC), and create new programs focusing on tenants at the highest risk of losing their housing.
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Reduce barriers for Parkdale–High Park residents to access tenant supports, such as the Rental Replacement Policy, Toronto Rent Bank, and Air Conditioner Assistance Program.
Support our most vulnerable neighbours
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Increase shelter beds by resourcing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy.
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Re-establish 24/7 Respite Centres with walk-in access, double funding for Daytime Drop-ins, and ensure safe indoor space and life-saving resources during extreme weather.
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Re-strike the Housing Rights Advisory Committee and ensure our City meets its obligations on housing and homelessness under domestic and international law.