Housing is a fundamental human right, and a precondition to both mental and physical well-being. But in cities all around the world, having a place to live is becoming more and more difficult. In the Greater Toronto Area alone, housing prices have increased at three times the rate of income: in the current market, the average renter would require 11-27 years to save for a 10% down payment on a home, waitlists for social housing range from five to 10 years long, and many families spend far more than the suggested 30% of their earnings on shelter. So, what are the factors that make housing one of today’s most pressing world issues? To push the conversation, join Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto for a screening of Fredrik Gertten's acclaimed exposé of the global housing crisis, followed by a lively panel on the connections between mental health and housing access.
Followed by a panel on the City of Toronto’s current role in shaping our housing environment and how we can build an inclusive and rights-based housing framework in our city, moderated by Dr. Kwame McKenzie, CEO of Wellesley Institute.
Panelists:
• Kira Heinick, the Executive Lead of the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness.
• Barbara Berryman, an advocate and a person with lived experience of housing and homelessness
• Steve Lurie, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch.
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