Affordable Housing Campaign

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee works to address housing insecurity among graduate students at the University of Toronto through research, support services, advocacy, and sustainable development initiatives.

Goal

Our primary goal is to alleviate housing insecurity among University of Toronto graduate students. We aim to ensure that every graduate student has access to safe, affordable, and suitable housing, enabling them to focus on their studies without the stress of housing uncertainty. We work towards both immediate solutions and long-term strategies to address housing challenges. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness of broader student rights and concerns related to cost of living, urban development, and overall well-being in the context of Toronto’s housing market.

Strategies

Research and Knowledge Gathering
Member Empowerment and Support
Advocacy for Policy Change
Pursue New Housing Supply

Resources

Guide to Housing Law in Ontario – Community Legal Education Ontario
Renter Rights & Landlord Information – City of Toronto
Housing Help & Support Services – City of Toronto
Understand & Prevent Evictions – City of Toronto
2025 Tenant Guide – MPP Jill Andrew Community Office, Toronto-St. Paul’s
Toronto’s Academic Housing Strategy – City of Toronto
UTSU Housing Guide – University of Toronto Students’ Union
Student Life Housing – University of Toronto Housing Services
Free Legal Services for UofT Students – Downtown Legal Services

Get Involved

To get involved with UTGSU’s Housing Campaign, please fill out the form below and/or contact the Vice-President Internal at internal@utgsu.ca.

Join the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) Affordable Housing Campaign email listserv. The campaign, facilitated by the Housing Committee, will periodically send you updates on the campaign and how to get involved.