Immigrants face discrimination, unaffordable rental prices: Study
Immigrants face discrimination, unaffordable rental prices: Study
By Fernando Arce
New Canadian Media
A study revealed that on average, newcomers seeking a rental home face 11 times as much discrimination as non-newcomers
January 19, 2023
On paper, Prince Sibanda, a senior policy analyst with the Regional Municipality of York, and his friend Tecla, a Personal Support Worker who immigrated from Zimbabwe three years ago were a shoe-in for a two-bedroom apartment for rent at 43 Thorncliffe Park Drive in Toronto.
They had already paid first and last months’ rent — around $3,600 — had a very good credit score and a combined income of over $150,000.
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