Labour Council to host Public Forum on Affordable Housing April 17th

The Prince Rupert Labour Council has followed up on a promise to spark some discussion on housing issues in the community, announcing plans to host a Town Hall Forum on Affordable Housing later this month.

The session to be hosted through the Zoom online forum will take place on Saturday, April 17th from 2 to 4 PM, offering a chance for residents of the region to share their thoughts on the range of issues that are topical on housing in the community.

Tom Kertes, the President of the Prince Rupert Labour Council, outlines the focus for the two hour session and what the Labour Council is hoping to achieve through it.

"Housing affects everyone in the community and we are facing a crisis in our community. People need housing security. That requires good paying jobs, social supports for those who need it, affordable housing, and a strong and caring economy that works for everyone. These forums are a first step to getting the community united on finding workable solutions to the housing crisis we're facing. By working together, through listening to each other, we can solve this and all the other challenges we face."

The April 17th session is the first of what will be three such engagements hosted by the Labour Council, with one set for mid May and the third and final one planned for Mid-to late June.

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The Labour Council President also notes how the forum will hopefully reach a large audience looking to discuss the issues in a calm and measured approach.

 "Due to COVID, these forums will be on Zoom. But unlike social media platforms, we're using digital technology to get people talking face-to-face - so people can actually listen to each other. We need to turn the heat down, stop shouting across Facebook, and start actually looking each other in the eye as we work through the challenges we're facing."

You can learn more about the upcoming forums from the Prince Rupert Labour Council website, contact Mr. Kertes for more information or to access a link to the session.

tomkertes@gmail.com or 778-884-5343

More notes on Housing in the Prince Rupert region can be explored through our archive page here.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.