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Struggling homeowners not your typical landlord: The case for rent forgiveness
by Ricardo Tranjan on March 31, 2020 In the age of COVID-19, where the unemployment rate is now estimated at 13.5% and many are struggling to pay next month’s rent, the necessity of suspending evictions, providing...Much stronger conditions needed on federal wage subsidy program
by Toby Sanger on March 30, 2020 The federal government has announced it is prepared to pay wages subsidies of up to 75% of employee wages for all private businesses and other employers, including non-profits,...Protected: COVID-19: It’s time to protect frontline workers
by CCPA-ON on March 30, 2020 This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: COVID-19: It’s time to protect frontline workers appeared first...Long Term Care: Fatally flawed system demands fundamental change
by Katherine Scott on March 30, 2020 Given that seniors are at greatest risk, as evidence from China shows, and those living in long term care homes are among the most vulnerable, it should be no surprise that the...Schooling for equity during and beyond COVID-19
by Our Schools / Our Selves on March 27, 2020 Schools are closed. Physical distancing is happening. Playgrounds are off limits. Life as we know it has shifted invoking fear and anxiety for both young people and adults. These...
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