The Fight to Legalize Rooming Houses
When and Where
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Speakers
Philippa Campsie – Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto
Joy Connelly – Affordable Housing Consultant
Regini David – Outreach and Law Reform Coordinator, West Scarborough Community Legal Services
Moderated by Jeremy Withers, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto
Description
Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, 6 pm. When Toronto City Council sits this coming October 1st and 4th, they will be considering revisions to citywide regulations on multi-tenant rooming houses. This event convenes three experts on the history and status of rooming houses in Toronto, to discuss regulating and preserving this important source of affordable housing in the city.
Background:
- The city’s proposed framework for rooming houses can be found here
- Philippa Campsie: "Rooming Houses in Toronto: 1997-2018"
- Joy Connelly: The Common Sense Case for Rental Rooms
- Regini David: Legalizing rooming houses in Scarborough will be good for everyone
Instructions for attending the seminar:
Password and details to access the seminar will be emailed out ahead of the event. Note, you must register for this event on Eventbrite to receive your access password. For accessibility purposes, closed captioning will be available.