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Announcements / Protest demanding a Maximum Heat By-law in Toronto on June 4th
« on: Yesterday at 07:01:33 pm »Our friends over at the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) are organising an event at Toronto City Hall (on Tuesday June 4) to demand a Maximum Heat By-law in Toronto...
Hello tenants and community partners,
I hope you’re doing well! I am writing today with an invitation:
ACTO is involved in an event with the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) calling for a maximum heat by-law in the City of Toronto. Extreme heat caused by climate change is a public health crisis and it unfairly and disproportionately impacts tenants.
That’s why on Tuesday, June 4th at Toronto City Hall at 10AM ACTO, CELA, and other allies will launch a joint statement at Toronto City Hall with a list of demands that calls on the City to protect tenants from extreme heat by passing a maximum temperature by-law that, among many other measures, includes:
· An adequate temperature by-law that ensures all units in the city are kept at a temperature not greater than 26º C
· An emergency program to distribute free heat pumps or air conditioners to income-eligible tenants
· Free transit on extreme heat days
Tenants and allies will be speaking about their experiences with extreme heat, and we would love if you could join us in support!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out!
Sincerely,
Scott Baird
Community Engagement Coordinator
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO)