The province has vowed to make community housing safer by “empowering” housing providers to reject tenants who have been evicted for criminal activity in the past.
In an announcement Wednesday, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark provided some details about its “Community Housing Renewal Strategy” and as part of the “early steps” to improve community housing in Ontario, the province says it will make it easier for landlords to turn away tenants who have been kicked out for criminal activity.
"After years of advocacy to previous governments, I want to thank Minister Clark for finally listening to the City of Toronto's request and taking action. I know our two governments have a shared determination to ensure the safety of all our residents, especially seniors and families who live in TCHC.
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