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The County of Huron is looking for input on improving housing for newcomers.
A survey conducted earlier this year spoke to forty newcomers from ten countries, asking about their experience moving to Ontario’s West Coast.
There were 10 key findings in the research, which included concerns over housing, from issues with finding housing to relying on shared accommodations, to being able to find a home for families compared to individuals.
There were also issues such as not having access to government sources when searching for housing information and many were unfamiliar with social housing support and tenant rights.
Now, the Immigration Partnership is inviting the public to join the next phase of the project: a series of community conversations designed to share what was learned and identify local solutions.
Upcoming community conversation dates and locations:
- July 22, 6–8 PM – Goderich Library, 52 Montreal St., Goderich
- July 29, 6–8 PM – St. Marys Library, 15 Church St. N., St. Marys
- August 7, 6–8 PM – North Perth Library, 260 Main St. W., Listowel
- August 14, 6–8 PM – Exeter Library, 330 Main St. S., Exeter
“These sessions are a chance for residents, service providers, newcomers, and local leaders to come together and talk about how we can build more welcoming and supportive housing in our communities,” said Mark Nonkes, manager of the Huron County Immigration Partnership.