
National Tenant Organizing Fund
Syndicat des Locataires MTL (SLAM)
Our goal is not just limited to building tenant power to drastically improve housing relations. We also want to create communities in and between our buildings and streets by bringing tenants together. These communities protect us from feeling isolated and create a sense of belonging. They are also spaces where we can change political and…
THE PROBLEM
What's holding back tenant power in Canada?
Lack of National Infrastructure & Funding
Canada has no national tenant organization, no national tenant advocacy, and no funding streams dedicated to building tenant power.
Isolated and Under-Resourced Local Organizing
Most tenant groups operate with minimal support, particularly outside major cities, limiting their ability to sustain campaigns or expand their reach.
Fragmented Tenant Rights and Protections
Tenant rights vary drastically across provinces, with no consistent national standards or protections for renters.
OUR SOLUTION
A national fund to build tenant organizing capacity from coast to coast.
Canada has no national tenant organization, no national tenant advocacy, and no funding streams dedicated to building tenant power.
Funding Distributed
+$40k
Governance
+6
Number of Funders
+3
Funding Distributed
+$40k
Governance
+6
Number of Funders
+3
