[HPN] Register to Oppose Harris' Unethical Sell-off of Public Housing

[Tom Boland]

FWD  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 via http://CitizensontheWeb.com
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REGISTER TO OPPOSE HARRIS' UNETHICAL SELL-OFF OF PUBLIC HOUSING

 - Feb.25.00 - It has been revealed that in November 1999, The Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing gave direction to the Ontairo Housing
Corporation to pursue the sale of single and semi detached public
housing units" [5,800 units in Ontario]. He stated in his memo "I
recognize that the sale of all units may not be appropriate, and I would
expect your marketing strategy to be sensitive to local issues. However,
I would like to see the majority of units tendered for sale by December
2000.". In Toronto there are approximately 500 units. These units are
ideal for larger families who need rent geared to income housing.

   Housing advocates call the sell-off an outrageous plan at a time when
families and children are the fastest growing group of homeless people
in shelters and when the City of Toronto is proposing to spend $100
million this year on shelter services.
   Also - The Minister has not said where the revenue from sales will
go, and tenants will be displaced.

   The Ontario Housing Corporation Board will be considering the issue
"in camera, that is not open to the public on March 2 and 3 all day.
   The Ontario Housing Corporation Board which meets at 777 Bay Street,
2nd Floor Board Room, Room 2-I. I have been advised that individuals or
organizations can call and ask to speak to the Board at the Public
portion of the meeting (March 2 at 6:00 pm) Call Susan Taylor @ 416
585-6521 to get on a list to speak to the Board. To otherwise express
your views: Call the Chair of the Board Mac Carson at 585-6518. Fax
letters to the Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing with your views on this policy direction @ (416) 585-6770
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