Episode 3 - March 25

Today B.C.'s provincial government announced temporary measures to protect renters and landlords. In addition to implementing a rent freeze and a province-wide moratorium on evictions, the government promised up to $500/month for renters who have lost work due to COVID-19. Mazdak, a steering committee member of the Vancouver Tenants Union, gives comment on the supplement package and explains why it may not be accessible for many vulnerable renters.