The Renters’ Action Movement (RAM) is a recently formed grassroots group created to mobilize tenants to defend their interests.
Calgary, Alberta
Joined May 2016
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From Pittsburgh to Oakland, we're facing a nationwide crisis that's impacting renters, homeowners, and small landlords. Politicians know what they can do to help. It's time for them to take the necessary action -- pronto. post-gazette.com/business/mo…
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This is not on. This is not how it’s supposed to work. This is not the sort of nation we think ourselves to be. Surely intervention against this type of cruelty is the remit of someone.
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@JanisIrwin B.C just announced that everyone on income support will be getting an extra 300$ a month. Is there any chance of this for Alberta with people on AISH like myself? Or income support? Like maybe a small chance, a tiny chance, an itsy, bitsy one?
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@inklessPW You may not be aware, but protocols as prescribed by @CMOH_Alberta are not being followed & you cannot discriminate based on income in Alberta.
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canadian disaster capitalism playbook:
✅ fire tens of thousands of public sector workers
✅ spend billions on pipelines
✅ waive rent for airline companies but not people
teapawt.net/CBCAlerts/status/12449…
Feds roll out help to airlines coping with fallout of coronavirus pandemic. Rents waived at major airports through December; will save airlines $331M. Comes as government prepares to unveil more details of wage subsidy program. Latest COVID-19 update: cbc.ca/1.5514497
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THREAD:
Nearly 1/3 of total Canadian households are renters. Yet proposed #COVID19 financial relief utterly fails to address looming issue of rent coming due.
It’s good that evictions are suspended, but about half of renters live paycheque to paycheque. Arrears will crush us.
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NDP Leader Rachel Notley calls on Albertans to join together in applauding frontline workers #yyc #ableg #COVID19
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Let’s show front line workers our support for them tonite at 7pm. Front porches or balconies- be there! #yyc #COVID19AB #FrontLineHeroes
We're so thankful to Front Line Workers for everything they do through this pandemic.
Let’s show them some love by cheering for them from our porches, balconies, from where ever you can!
KICK-OFF tonight at 7pm
#AlbertaCares #ableg #abpoli #COVID19AB
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$2000 a month for out of work workers but people on welfare still stuck on $760 and people on disability with lots more expenses on $1183. If $2000 a month is good for workers it should b for everyone
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With due respect @HonAhmedHussen, history shows voluntry benevolence of landlords isn't good enough - will not quell tenants' worries + will not provide consistent protectn. Need govt. guarantee #noevictions of anyone, anywhere for any reason + natnl rent geared to income scheme
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Why isn't this happening in Alberta? In 6 days the shit is gonna hit the fan. So many people have lost their jobs. #AbLeg – at Calgary, Alberta
B.C. promises freeze on rent, eviction prohibition and subsidies in response to COVID-19 /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/canada/b…
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At 7pm each night, let's show our thanks to the health care, front line workers and first responders who are working tirelessly to support Albertans throughout #COVID19ab
Stand in your door, on your porch, your balcony or roof. Cheer loud and proud.
facebook.com/events/62685573… #yyc – at Calgary, Alberta
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Increasing government payments to cover the already unfairly high rents is really not what we need - the whole community is impacted by this and needs to share the burden - not have government back their investments.
A shame that this is the tack some are taking.
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Mr Kenney is refusing to grant rent exemptions or prevent evictions during a pandemic for Albertans in need.
The government of Canada literally paid his rent to his mom for two decades.
#ableg
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We are still waiting for this government to act to prevent the eviction crisis. I am gravely concerned he does not grasp that this is a serious public health issue. #ableg
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Doug Ford has banned evictions, Francois Legault has banned evictions, and now John Horgan has too.
Why won't @jkenney?
It's not a left-wing or right-wing issue.
It's good, sound public policy during a pandemic.
Rent is due in 5 days. #ableg
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Housing. Under. 1000 a month, not rocket science.. is it not a right to have SAFE,AFFORDABLE HOUSING .. no ones even spoke about this issue #yyc RT if u agreed.
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At the Women’s Centre talking about income support this morning. It’s time to raise income support levels so all Albertans can live with dignity. @YourAlberta
#RaisetheRatesAB
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Breaking - report by @RonKneebone finds "income to rent ratio" predicts homelessness and shelter use. A fix? Raise incomes for people on social assistance, reduce barriers for the market to build low cost rental units. policyschool.ca/wp-content/u…