On National Housing Day, thousands of tenants filled the streets of downtown Toronto, marching to Queen’s Park to oppose Bill 60 — the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. The legislation, which is expected to be voted on Monday, would speed up evictions, shorten appeal times, and reduce tenant protections when landlords reclaim units.
Over 100 organizations, including legal clinics, unions, shelters, and food banks, have warned the province that Bill 60 will worsen homelessness at a time of rising living costs and unstable work. Speakers at the rally emphasized the urgent need for real rent control, an end to bad-faith evictions, and policies that protect tenants instead of accelerating displacement.
Communities like Regent Park, Moss Park, St. James Town, and the Downtown East are already facing high rents, overcrowding, and insecure work, making the stakes personal for residents. Local groups, including the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association, joined the march to defend the right to safe, stable housing.
Tenant unions, unhoused organizers, legal advocates, and families facing eviction took to the stage to share their stories, highlighting the human impact of the proposed bill. The rally underscored the growing demand for government accountability and the protection of renters across Ontario.
For residents in Toronto and beyond, today’s National Housing Day rally was a clear message: Bill 60 threatens homes, communities, and futures, and the fight for housing rights continues.
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