Above are a few of the comments of audience members after viewing Push: The Film at Earth’s Refillery Coop on March 3. A small but engaged group of citizens gathered to learn about the financialization of housing and how large corporations are buying up significant portions of rental properties around the world. You can see more about the film at its website here.    Dr. Joshua Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Chair of ECOHH’s Policy and Communicati

Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: From ECOHH’s social media ECOHH Policy, Advocacy & Communications Committee chair Joshua Evans provided information about financialization of housing in Edmonton and guided a discussion following a screening of the documentary "Push",  this week, hosted by Earth's Refillery Coop as part of its Thoughtful Tuesdays program. A podcast with the RCMP and Family & Community Services  about homelessness in Strath

Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: Summary of events we attended National Series on Police Oversight, Legal Change, and System Transformation: Strengthening Oversight in Alberta. Nazret attended this event on behalf of ECOHH. Session slides and recording can be found here . From ECOHH’s social media The Evidence Is In: Youth Homelessness Prevention Works! March 5 webinar New review panel  on accessible housing invites input ECOHH & Earth’s

Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: From ECOHH’s social media A fact sheet  about the federal Build Canada Homes program A new report  to the UN Human Rights Council about housing rights in Canada City of Edmonton tenant supports expanding availability Not all renters have equal opportunity-- discrimination is an issue. Some information from Statistics Canada Food resources available in Edmonton Rent control update from USA A statewide rent

Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: Summary of events we attended Same Shelter, Unequal Outcomes: Why Black Guests Still Face Barriers to Housing (January 30) This was a very insightful talk that informed our general meeting presentation this month! Watch the session recording here Indigenous Women’s and Housing Rights  Nadine participated in advocacy support for two women experiencing housing, Women’s and Indigenous issues. A panel of 3 plu