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1 year ago we came together to discuss how current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton affect us and it’s time to do it again! Let's build a more fair fare program 🚍

Join us this Saturday from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at 423 King St E for our in person town hall session!
Alt: The image consists did a rectangular poster with a blue and white background, containing multiple sections of text promoting accessible transit fares in Hamilton. At the top there’s text that reads Fair Transit Town Hall. Below is text that reads One year ago we came together. But it’s far from over. How have current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton impacted you? Have you say on the direction of transit in Hamilton. Let’s build a better fare program for Disabled Hamiltonians that is fair! TODAY 2-330pm EST. Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion. 423 King St E. Food and refreshments will be provided. Hamilton Disabled Transit Coalition.
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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We need access to justice for tenants in Ontario now. And we need support from everyone to do it.
Read our letter to Toronto and Hamilton City Councils: tinyurl.com/Bill60DJ...
Alt: The image features a background with a cityscape shrouded in fog. Prominently positioned on the right side is a Darth Vader wearing a glossy black helmet and armor, partially obscured by mist. Overlaying the image is bold text in varying colors and sizes reading: Does Bill 60 Restore Balance at the LTB? No. This Bill unleashes the Dark Side: Rapid Tenant Evictions and Failing Access to Justice. The RTA is meant to have a tenant protection focus and this is acknowledged by the Courts in many decisions including by the Court of Appeal in White v. Upper Thames. We need access to justice for tenants in Ontario now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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The Residential Tenancies Act was built to have a tenant protection focus + this is acknowledged by the Courts in many decisions including by the Court of Appeal in White v. Upper Thames.
Want to know more about what Bill 60 does legally? ACTO has got you: www.acto.ca/actos-to...
Alt: The image features a background with a cityscape shrouded in fog. Prominently positioned on the right side is a Darth Vader wearing a glossy black helmet and armor, partially obscured by mist. Overlaying the image is bold text in varying colors and sizes reading: Does Bill 60 Restore Balance at the LTB? No. This Bill unleashes the Dark Side: Rapid Tenant Evictions and Failing Access to Justice. The RTA is meant to have a tenant protection focus and this is acknowledged by the Courts in many decisions including by the Court of Appeal in White v. Upper Thames. We need access to justice for tenants in Ontario now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Changes coming in Bill 60 actively changes the balance of power at the Landlord and Tenant Board—unleashing the Dark Side: faster evictions, less access to justice, and more power to landlords.

Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Alt: The image features a background with a cityscape shrouded in fog. Prominently positioned on the right side is a Darth Vader wearing a glossy black helmet and armor, partially obscured by mist. Overlaying the image is bold text in varying colors and sizes reading: Does Bill 60 Restore Balance at the LTB? No. This Bill unleashes the Dark Side: Rapid Tenant Evictions and Failing Access to Justice. The RTA is meant to have a tenant protection focus and this is acknowledged by the Courts in many decisions including by the Court of Appeal in White v. Upper Thames. We need access to justice for tenants in Ontario now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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How much worse will housing accessibility, accomodations, and security for disabled tenants be when landlords are further advantaged with faster eviction mechanisms and more opportunity for retaliation against us?
Alt 3: The top left corner displays the bold text "We Need Cities To Back Tenants," colored in yellow and orange-red gradient, suggesting urgency. Below that, the phrase "ON BILL 60" is written in white capital letters. The main body of the text is in white quoting the second letter: This anti-democratic bill biases the process of landlord and tenant relations in one direction: towards landlords with the money, legal representation, and time to maximize their profits and usage of the Landlord and Tenant Board. In the meantime, members of the community will continue to face ever-increasing access to justice barriers. Even under the current LTB regime, Disabled tenants can barely get the representation and support they need to bring forward applications to uphold their rights to accommodation in housing protected under the Human Rights Code. And in yellow: How much worse will things be when landlords are further advantaged with faster eviction mechanisms and retaliations?
November 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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So, we've joined voices from around the Province to ask cities like Toronto and Hamilton to take up the battle for tenant rights, security, and dignity too.

Read our letter to Mayors Chow and Horwath: tinyurl.com/Bill60DJ...
Alt 3: The top left corner displays the bold text "We Need Cities To Back Tenants," colored in yellow and orange-red gradient, suggesting urgency. Below that, the phrase "ON BILL 60" is written in white capital letters. The main body of the text is in white quoting the second letter: This anti-democratic bill biases the process of landlord and tenant relations in one direction: towards landlords with the money, legal representation, and time to maximize their profits and usage of the Landlord and Tenant Board. In the meantime, members of the community will continue to face ever-increasing access to justice barriers. Even under the current LTB regime, Disabled tenants can barely get the representation and support they need to bring forward applications to uphold their rights to accommodation in housing protected under the Human Rights Code. And in yellow: How much worse will things be when landlords are further advantaged with faster eviction mechanisms and retaliations?
November 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Earlier this week, we joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60. Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60

But it can't end there—we need cities to join us in this fight today.
Alt 2: The main text, in large yellow letters with a red shadow, reads "We Need Cities To Back Tenants" Below this, in smaller white text, are the words "ON BILL 60." Further down, a paragraph in white text states, "Today, we joined voices from around Ontario, asking that Toronto and Hamilton to join the fight and push back on the Province." In the bottom right corner, a white logo resembling a stylized flower design with the letters "DJNO" next to it.
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Unaffordability. Unemployment. Job Losses. Human Rights Violations. Precarity. Homelessness.
Ontario can't afford mass evictions!

Friends, we know it is time to push back on Bill 60 and we need everyone to take this on, including cities across Ontario.
Alt 1: All images have a blue background. At the top, there are words in light gray reading "Unaffordability Unemployment Job Losses Homelessness." Below, large yellow text with a red shadow asks, "+Mass Evictions in Ontario?" Underneath this, a red octagonal shape resembling a stop sign contains the word "NO!" in white. At the bottom, the text "STOP BILL 60 PROTECT TENANTS" is displayed in yellow and white. The bottom corners feature two logos: on the left, the Encampment Justice Coalition logo, and on the right, a small emblem with the words "NO DEMOVICTIONS."
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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DJNO has put together a brief policy brief we'd like to share with you all: “Access For Dissent: Civic Demonstrations and Civic Inclusion for Disabled People in Ottawa".

Link here or in bio: tr.ee/-PEwftHTs8
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Alt: On a blue background: At the top, bold yellow text reads “Access For Dissent,” followed by white text stating “Civic Demonstrations and Civic Inclusion for Disabled People in Ottawa.” Beneath this, there’s a composite scene blending a grayscale photograph of historic buildings with a vibrant, swirling abstract design in blue and gray hues. Across the middle, a strip with diagonal yellow and black stripes frames the word “OTTAWA” in large, bold, white letters. The bottom of the image has a blue section containing the phrase “Read Our Policy Brief” in white.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Ottawa: Restricting Protests doesn't Protect Disabled People—it only further limits our rights to access already inaccessible social infrastructure.

Link here or in bio: tr.ee/-PEwftHTs8
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Alt: On a blue background: At the top, bold yellow text reads “Access For Dissent,” followed by white text stating “Civic Demonstrations and Civic Inclusion for Disabled People in Ottawa.” Beneath this, there’s a composite scene blending a grayscale photograph of historic buildings with a vibrant, swirling abstract design in blue and gray hues. Across the middle, a strip with diagonal yellow and black stripes frames the word “OTTAWA” in large, bold, white letters. The bottom of the image has a blue section containing the phrase “Read Our Policy Brief” in white.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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1 year ago we came together to discuss how current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton affect us and it’s time to do it again! Let's build a more fair fare program 🚍

Join us this Saturday from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at 423 King St E for our in person town hall session!
Alt: The image consists did a rectangular poster with a blue and white background, containing multiple sections of text promoting accessible transit fares in Hamilton. At the top there’s text that reads Fair Transit Town Hall. Below is text that reads One year ago we came together. But it’s far from over. How have current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton impacted you? Have you say on the direction of transit in Hamilton. Let’s build a better fare program for Disabled Hamiltonians that is fair! Saturday, 15 November 2025 2-330pm EST. Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion. 423 King St E. Food and refreshments will be provided. Hamilton Disabled Transit Coalition.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Register now using this link forms.cloud.microsof... (link in bio)
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Alt: The image is an announcement for a consultation event by the Toronto Transit Commission. It features bold and contrasting text on a layered background. At the top, white text on a black background reads, "The Toronto Transit Commission is doing a." Below is a yellow band spanning horizontally, containing the text "Family of Services Consultation" in bold black letters. At the bottom, against a dark semi-transparent backdrop, white text provides details about the venue and dates, including "Venue: North York Memorial Community Hall — 5110 Yonge St." followed by specific dates and times for both in-person and virtual sessions. In the background, there is an indistinct image of a street with traffic lights and an outline of a bus stop, subtly visible through the text.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Closed captioning and language support are available.
Focus areas of discussion:
- Accessibility of TTC services.
- Ease of booking Wheel-Trans trips.
- Conditional eligibility barriers.
- Suggestions for improvement.
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Alt: The image is an announcement for a consultation event by the Toronto Transit Commission. It features bold and contrasting text on a layered background. At the top, white text on a black background reads, "The Toronto Transit Commission is doing a." Below is a yellow band spanning horizontally, containing the text "Family of Services Consultation" in bold black letters. At the bottom, against a dark semi-transparent backdrop, white text provides details about the venue and dates, including "Venue: North York Memorial Community Hall — 5110 Yonge St." followed by specific dates and times for both in-person and virtual sessions. In the background, there is an indistinct image of a street with traffic lights and an outline of a bus stop, subtly visible through the text.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Or join them online by registering here:
 Nov 12 (virtual) 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.: https://lura-
ca.zoom.us/meeting/r...
 Nov 13 (virtual) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: https://lura-
ca.zoom.us/meeting/r...
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Alt: The image is an announcement for a consultation event by the Toronto Transit Commission. It features bold and contrasting text on a layered background. At the top, white text on a black background reads, "The Toronto Transit Commission is doing a." Below is a yellow band spanning horizontally, containing the text "Family of Services Consultation" in bold black letters. At the bottom, against a dark semi-transparent backdrop, white text provides details about the venue and dates, including "Venue: North York Memorial Community Hall — 5110 Yonge St." followed by specific dates and times for both in-person and virtual sessions. In the background, there is an indistinct image of a street with traffic lights and an outline of a bus stop, subtly visible through the text.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Friends, the TTC is running consultations on its Family of Services at North York Memorial Community Hall – 5110 Yonge St:
- Nov 10 (in person) 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Nov 10 (in person) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Alt: The image is an announcement for a consultation event by the Toronto Transit Commission. It features bold and contrasting text on a layered background. At the top, white text on a black background reads, "The Toronto Transit Commission is doing a." Below is a yellow band spanning horizontally, containing the text "Family of Services Consultation" in bold black letters. At the bottom, against a dark semi-transparent backdrop, white text provides details about the venue and dates, including "Venue: North York Memorial Community Hall — 5110 Yonge St." followed by specific dates and times for both in-person and virtual sessions. In the background, there is an indistinct image of a street with traffic lights and an outline of a bus stop, subtly visible through the text.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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But are there any explicit investments to ensure multi-unit apartments, co-operatives, and other housing are accessible? Nope.
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Alt: A square image with a bold headline and a detailed text box set against a background of torn yellow and black paper. At the top, in a bright white strip, is the text "Federal Budget 2025" in large, black, bold letters. Below, on a solid black background, white and yellow text that outlines: "What are we seeing in the first Carney Budget: Home Accessibility Tax Credit. “Budget 2025 proposes to amend the Income Tax Act such that an expense claimed under the Medical Expense Tax Credit cannot also be claimed under the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.” But are there any explicit investments to ensure multi-unit apartments, co-operatives, and other housing are accessible? Nope."
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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“Budget 2025 proposes to amend the Income Tax Act such that an expense claimed under the Medical Expense Tax Credit cannot also be claimed under the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.”
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Alt: A square image with a bold headline and a detailed text box set against a background of torn yellow and black paper. At the top, in a bright white strip, is the text "Federal Budget 2025" in large, black, bold letters. Below, on a solid black background, white and yellow text that outlines: "What are we seeing in the first Carney Budget: Home Accessibility Tax Credit. “Budget 2025 proposes to amend the Income Tax Act such that an expense claimed under the Medical Expense Tax Credit cannot also be claimed under the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.” But are there any explicit investments to ensure multi-unit apartments, co-operatives, and other housing are accessible? Nope."
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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So, what are we seeing in the first Carney Budget on housing accessibility? Not much! Only mention: the Housing Accessibility Tax Credit (that mostly benefits wealthier folks, as the government notes).
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Alt: A square image with a bold headline and a detailed text box set against a background of torn yellow and black paper. At the top, in a bright white strip, is the text "Federal Budget 2025" in large, black, bold letters. Below, on a solid black background, white and yellow text that outlines: "What are we seeing in the first Carney Budget: Home Accessibility Tax Credit. “Budget 2025 proposes to amend the Income Tax Act such that an expense claimed under the Medical Expense Tax Credit cannot also be claimed under the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.” But are there any explicit investments to ensure multi-unit apartments, co-operatives, and other housing are accessible? Nope."
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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- One-time Canada Disability Benefit $150 payment to folks getting or renewing the DTC starting in 2026. Possibly more beyond this budget timeline.
- Government will move to exempt CDB under the Income Tax Act (ie. AFNI).
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Alt: An image with a torn paper effect across the top and bottom. The top section has a bright yellow background with bold black text saying "Federal Budget 2025." Below the torn paper, the background is dark gray. The main text is displayed in white reading: What are we seeing in the first Carney Budget: (yellow text): Canada Disability Benefit. (returning to white text): - Canada Disability Benefit is not going to increase, but won’t be cut. - One-time Canada Disability Benefit $150 payment to folks getting or renewing the DTC starting in 2026. Possibly more beyond this budget timeline. - Government will move to exempt CDB under the Income Tax Act (ie. AFNI)."
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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So, there is a lot to go through in the 2025 Federal (austerity) Budget, but we know that members of the community want to know what are we seeing in the first Carney Budget re: the Canada Disability Benefit.
- Canada Disability Benefit is not going to⬆, but won’t be cut.
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Alt: An image with a torn paper effect across the top and bottom. The top section has a bright yellow background with bold black text saying "Federal Budget 2025." Below the torn paper, the background is dark gray. The main text is displayed in white reading: What are we seeing in the first Carney Budget: (yellow text): Canada Disability Benefit. (returning to white text): - Canada Disability Benefit is not going to increase, but won’t be cut. - One-time Canada Disability Benefit $150 payment to folks getting or renewing the DTC starting in 2026. Possibly more beyond this budget timeline. - Government will move to exempt CDB under the Income Tax Act (ie. AFNI)."
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Registration for zoom is located in our linktree (linktr.ee/djnontario)
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Alt: The image consists did a rectangular poster with a blue and white background, containing multiple sections of text promoting accessible transit fares in Hamilton. At the top there’s text that reads Fair Transit Town Hall. Below is text that reads One year ago we came together. But it’s far from over. How have current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton impacted you? Have you say on the direction of transit in Hamilton. Let’s build a better fare program for Disabled Hamiltonians that is fair! TODAY Sessions 1: Monday, November 3rd 2025 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Zoom. Hamilton Disabled Transit Coalition.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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One year ago we came together to discuss how current bus fares for disabled people in Hamilton are affecting us and it’s time to do it again ! With the goal of building a more fair fare program 🚍

Join us TODAY for our virtual town hall session!
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November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Bill 60 still:
- Allows landlords who have provided 120 days notice for an Landlord’s Own Use eviction, to not to have to provide compensation to the tenants or offer another unit.
- Shortens the Arrears Eviction Notice Period from 14 to 7 days—making evictions even faster.
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2. With same background/logo as image 1, it notes: Bill 60 still - Reduces the time the parties have to request a review at the LTB from 30 to 15 days. - Removes tenants' ability to raise new issues at a rent arrears hearing if the tenant has not given prior notice in accordance with LTB timelines—to prevent the financial losses of landlords. - Limits a tenant’s ability to raise new issues at an LTB rent arrears hearing unless the tenant has paid 50% of the rent arrears claimed in the landlord's application. - Provides the Attorney General with regulation-making authority to limit the circumstances where a final decision or order of the LTB can be reviewed. - Allows landlords who have provided 120 days (or four months) notice of an Landlord’s Own Use eviction, the landlord would not have to have to provide compensation to the tenant or offer another unit acceptable to them. -Shortens the Arrears Eviction Notice Period from 14 days to 7 days—making evictions even faster.
October 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Bill 60 still:
- Limits a tenant’s ability to raise new issues at an LTB arrears hearing unless the tenant paid 50% of the rent arrears claimed in the landlord's application.
- Provides the AG with authority to limit how a final decision or order of the LTB can be reviewed.
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2. With same background/logo as image 1, it notes: Bill 60 still - Reduces the time the parties have to request a review at the LTB from 30 to 15 days. - Removes tenants' ability to raise new issues at a rent arrears hearing if the tenant has not given prior notice in accordance with LTB timelines—to prevent the financial losses of landlords. - Limits a tenant’s ability to raise new issues at an LTB rent arrears hearing unless the tenant has paid 50% of the rent arrears claimed in the landlord's application. - Provides the Attorney General with regulation-making authority to limit the circumstances where a final decision or order of the LTB can be reviewed. - Allows landlords who have provided 120 days (or four months) notice of an Landlord’s Own Use eviction, the landlord would not have to have to provide compensation to the tenant or offer another unit acceptable to them. -Shortens the Arrears Eviction Notice Period from 14 days to 7 days—making evictions even faster.
October 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
djno.ca
Bill 60 still:
- Reduces the time tenants have to request a review at the LTB from 30 to 15 days.
- Removes tenants' ability to raise new issues at an arrears hearing if the tenant has not given prior notice via LTB timelines—to prevent the financial losses of landlords.
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2. With same background/logo as image 1, it notes: Bill 60 still - Reduces the time the parties have to request a review at the LTB from 30 to 15 days. - Removes tenants' ability to raise new issues at a rent arrears hearing if the tenant has not given prior notice in accordance with LTB timelines—to prevent the financial losses of landlords. - Limits a tenant’s ability to raise new issues at an LTB rent arrears hearing unless the tenant has paid 50% of the rent arrears claimed in the landlord's application. - Provides the Attorney General with regulation-making authority to limit the circumstances where a final decision or order of the LTB can be reviewed. - Allows landlords who have provided 120 days (or four months) notice of an Landlord’s Own Use eviction, the landlord would not have to have to provide compensation to the tenant or offer another unit acceptable to them. -Shortens the Arrears Eviction Notice Period from 14 days to 7 days—making evictions even faster.
October 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM