solutions that bring unlicensed rooming houses into compliance without
jeopardizing housing for vulnerable tenants.
The first step in the rooming house review is a robust consultation process
with a broad range of stakeholders across the city.
Public Interest, a community-based research group, is working with the City to
engage:
- tenants and landlords of rooming houses,
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agencies that serve clients looking for affordable housing like rooming
houses, and
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community-based groups and individuals that have experiences with rooming
houses in their communities.
The goal of the consultation process is to uncover perspectives on issues
surrounding rooming houses and begin a constructive conversation about
possible solutions for all stakeholders.
There is an opportunity for everyone to have their say.
There are a number of ways to engage in the consultation process:
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Fourteen neighbourhood-based consultations will be conducted from April 7 to
May 7.
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An online survey will be available throughout the consultation process.
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A series of focus groups with tenants and service providers will be held to
gain a better understanding of who uses rooming houses and why they choose
that housing option.
Consultation details
View
ML&S Public Consultation calendar, which includes the consultations listed below.
Join other community members and stakeholders to discuss how we can improve:
- Living conditions for rooming house tenants
- The impact rooming houses have on surrounding communities
If you require assistance or translation to participate, please contact us.
Consultation listing:
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Parkdale Library, Auditorium 1303 Queen Street West Thursday, April 9th
6-8pm
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Lillian H. Smith Library, Auditorium 239 College Street Monday, April
13th 6-8pm
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School, Gym 3105 Don Mills Road Tuesday,
April 14th 6:30-8:30pm
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Stephen Leacock Community Centre, Main Hall 2500 Birchmount Road Monday,
April 20th 6-8 PM
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Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Leadership Room 875 Morningside Avenue
Tuesday, April 21st 6:30-8:30pm
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North York Central Library, Room 1 5120 Yonge Street Wednesday, April
22nd 6-8pm
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Atkinson Building, York University, Harry Crowe Room 4700 Keele Street
Thursday, April 23rd 6-8 PM
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L'Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre, Studio Room 1 2000 McNicoll
Avenue Monday, April 27th 7-9 pm
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Elmbank Community Centre, Multi-Purpose Room 10 Rampart Road Tuesday,
April 28th 7-9pm
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Annex/Harbord Village Location TBD Wednesday, April 29th Time TBD
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Wellesley Community Centre, Room A 495 Sherbourne Street Thursday, April
30th 6:30-8:30pm
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Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room ( Upper Level) 870
Queen Street East Monday, May 4th 6:30-8:30pm
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New Horizons Tower, Auditorium 1140 Bloor Street West Tuesday, May 5th
7-9pm
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Francis Libermann Catholic High School, Cafeteria 4640 Finch Avenue East
Thursday, May 7th 6:30-8:30pm
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