Housing and Basic Needs

Heat, electricity, internet, and the digital essentials of daily life.

Community drives, donations, and navigating early settlement needs.

Addressing bias in renting, neighbourhood acceptance, and systemic barriers.

Barriers in cost, availability, and discrimination against newcomers.

Grocery affordability, food banks, and culturally appropriate food access.

Co-op housing, inclusive planning, and policy innovation for newcomers.

Rights, responsibilities, and challenges unique to newcomers.

Multi-family living, room rentals, and safety considerations.

Short-term stays, host families, and settlement housing programs.

Affordability and availability of transit as a basic requirement for work and school.