An Ottawa councillor has tabled a motion asking city council to consider voicing its opposition to provincial legislation which advocates say would limit tenant rights and increase homelessness in the city.

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As housing advocates push back against proposed Ontario legislation they say would weaken tenant rights across the province, an Ottawa councillor is looking for the city’s support to oppose the provincial bill. Article content

At last week’s council meeting, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante tabled a motion calling for city council to voice its opposition to proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act under Bill 60, which the motion describes as “the weakening of tenant rights.” Article content Article content

It’s a move welcomed by Ottawa housing ad

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