The Tenant Class Author Talk
Political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Ricardo Tranjan joins a panel of leading housing affordability advocates and tenants’ union organizers to discuss his trailblazing manifesto, The Tenant Class.
Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7pm. Register here.
The Tenant Class asks, “What if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, but of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families?” Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop landlords, and housing affordability, and asserts that organized tenants have the power to fight back against systems of disinformation and exploitation to secure decent homes and fair rent.
Ricardo Tranjan is joined by panelists Leilani Farha, the former UN Special Rapporteur on Right to Housing and Global Director of The Shift and Sharlene Henry, Chair of the Tenant Association at 33 King Street and member of the York South-Weston Tenant Union. In conversation with Dr. Douglas Yearwood, the co-founder of the Katarokwi Union of Tenants and researcher on the governance of rental markets in Canada.
Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Book available for purchase.
Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event will be available to book via Eventbrite beginning on August 24 at 9:00am ET.
This event is part of our signature On Civil Society series, where we host local and international authors, activists and academics in conversation about the most critical topics of our time. Generously supported in part by Chris M. Reid.
Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library’s cultural and heritage programming located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).
Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. As with all Appel Salon events, we’ll have a cash bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as sandwiches and snacks.
Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.
Accessibility at Toronto Public Library:
Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email [email protected]