Nearly half (45%) of Canadians reported being very concerned about housing affordability because of the rising costs of housing or rent, according to the most recent cycle of the Canadian Social Survey. However, Canadians face many other housing challenges beyond affordability, including suitability, condition and experiences of discrimination when seeking housing.| www150.statcan.gc.ca
Today, Mississauga City Council passed a motion to declare food insecurity an emergency in the City of Mississauga. This formal declaration is a monumental step in recognizing that food insecurity has gone beyond crisis levels and is not a temporary issue.| City of Mississauga