We New Democrats have to help tenants through information meetings as they try to unravel the intricacies of the misnamed Tenant Protection Act. Tenants are seeking information, and we'll do all in our power to provide the tools they want to solve their problems. In 1992 The Chretien government abruptly canceled new funds under the Federal Co-op Housing Program. All four Mississauga NDP associations placed high priority on housing and homelessness in their subsequent meetings. As New Democrats, we find this 'blind-eye' approach unacceptable, and we are determined to educate and empower people, to help them make their voices heard.
Good housing is a right being denied to too many of our neighbours.
At their Annual General Meetings, all 4 NDP associations elected their officers for 2001, and set goals for political activism in the city. Whenever we see unfairness or abuse, whenever we see our most vulnerable neighbours being singled out for mistreatment by governments elected to serve all citizens, we New Democrats cannot remain silent.