Matthew Hayes

Gracias Raul!

Gringolandia. Migración Norte-Sur y desigualdad global • Matthew Hayes Gringolandia es el nombre de un barrio en la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador. Se lo ha bautizado así por los migrantes estadounidenses que se han instalado en la llamada "Atenas del Ecuador". ...

El libro de @matthewfhayes.bsky.social está disponible en español:

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Para quienes tenemos intereses de investigación relacionados con gentrificación transnacional, migración norte-sur, Hayes ofrece una visión interesante que combina turistificación con gentrificación.

With about 1/3rd of the housing mkt being bought by investors, Ontario Bill 60 will increase the cost of housing for everyone. It will make it easier for speculators to raise rents, thereby also increasing what they are willing to pay to own rental units. #onpoli

www.thestar.com/real-estate/...

It’s Not a Migrant Crisis—It’s a Political Crisis - Public Seminar The so-called crisis at the border is not because 10,000 people are arriving per day, or that the country doesn’t need immigrants, or that it is impossible to process large numbers. The real crisis is...

Feeling this is really relevant now in Canada, given what the federal Liberals are about to do: publicseminar.org/2024/04/its-... #cdnpoli

Logement subventionné : elles demandent des réparations et voient leur loyer doubler La santé publique leur a donné raison, mais le propriétaire a retiré l'appartement du programme.

Il y a un grand imbalance de pouvoir lorsqu'un propriétaire peut retirer du programme de prestation d'aide au loyer avec seulement 60 jours de préavis. Ça crée des abus qui pèsent sur les gens qui dépendent d'un logement abordable: ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220... #logement #nbpoli

Mother and daughter say their concerns over mould, air quality in subsidized unit cost them their subsidy | CBC News A disabled mother and daughter in Fredericton say they were pushed to the brink of homelessness after a four-year battle over mould, poor air quality, and insect problems in their subsidized apartment...

This is a deplorable case, not least because it demonstrates the flaws in the rental subsidy program. Subsidizing private landlords who can withdraw from the program with 60 days notice leads to major abuses of power. This case is the tip of the iceberg: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #housing #nbpoli

Left column: Under the RTA, all tenants have "security of tenure", which means that tenants have a right to remain in their rental unit as long as they follow the lease agreement and the RTA. Landlords cannot evict tenants without a legally valid reason, and after a fixed-term lease ends, the tenancy typically continues on a month-to-month basis. Right column: The government would consult on alternative options on lease agreement expiry that could allow landlords to control who occupies their units and for how long, allowing them to adjust tenancy arrangements based on market conditions, personal needs, or business strategies. This could add flexibility for some landlords in the approach to leases, potentially unlocking additional rental unit stock.

In particular, they want leases to no longer necessarily remain in effect indefinitely, so that landlords have more options for creating tenant turnover.

Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:

The Ford government has announced plans to shred a bunch of tenant protections: news.ontario.ca/assets/files... (pdf, see p. 13-15)

Money, muscles and anxiety: why the manosphere clicked with young men – a visual deep dive The manosphere is known for misogyny, but that’s not the only thing that influencers in this space offer. Young men explain the allure and the problems of the manosphere in their own words

Why the manosphere clicked with young men. One of the best analyses I have seen, definitely worth the time: www.theguardian.com/technology/n... #publicsociology

Still believe in a two state solution? Want to help stop the illegal settlement expansion? The UN just released its updated list of companies from 11 countries still operating in Occupied Palestinian Territories. They include Airbnb, TripAdvisor, and Booking[dot]com.
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

Anatomy of the 1987 Blue Jays collapse — cold bats, an injured shortstop and a real-life scare No matter what transpires this weekend, the final-week stumble in Detroit remains the gold standard for baseball collapse, certainly locally.

First time the Blue Jays broke my heart, memories from 1987: www.thestar.com/sports/blue-.... Not mentioned in the article was Cecil Fielder getting thrown out on a steal attempt (imagine). Next pitcth, Manny Lee tripled (he was stranded).

Fredericton's Take Back the Night March is sacred. Its violation is a major public safety issue for the city. Solidarity with Sexual Violence NB, its volunteers, and supporters. #nbpoli

Frédéric Lordon, Endgame — Sidecar Zionism and its destiny.

A lucid response to the two-state distraction in Palestine: newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...

Half of young Canadians spending more than 50% of earnings on rent New survey data suggests it is increasingly difficult to limit rental expenses to one-third of income

Wealth inequality in action, reproducing more wealth inequality. Past time to act: www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

Caving on the Digital Services Tax is looking like a great move right now. I wonder if Trump expects Carney to cave again. #cdnpoli #elbows

My understanding: many of the units along the hill that used to house students now house families - a major demographic shift that occurred in 2020-21.

I think UNB and STU might take them up on building more housing, but there is no federal or provincial money to help get it done and no internal funds either. Then there is also risk, which the unis can't afford to take on: will the residences pay out LT? So they rely on the market instead.

‘We faced hunger before, but never like this’: skeletal children fill hospital wards as starvation grips Gaza For months Israel kept food shipments to Gaza far below starvation rations. Now the death toll is rising rapidly

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

I wonder who they think are going to go fishing in those dingies.

Gaza doctors ‘becoming too weak to treat patients’ as hunger crisis deepens Malnourished medical staff say they are struggling to provide care to injured civilians, while recovery rates are also hit by

Chilling: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

What was this for?

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola 'so scared' by Israel-Gaza war Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is

Missed this last month: www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Totally feel exactly the same way.

'Now I understand why Israel is denying journalists access to the appalling scene in Gaza' ***

"This is not a regional conflict, it is a glimpse into tomorrow."
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Behind a paywall. In short, it is worse than you imagine, and you will be hearing about it for a very long time.

Historian returning from Gaza: 'The most shocking thing is the gap with the outside world's perception' Jean-Pierre Filiu, a French historian who has traveled to the Gaza Strip many times over the years, spent a month in the Palestinian territory from December to January. He answered questions from Le M...

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Cabinet ministers told to find ‘ambitious’ savings by end of summer Ministers have been asked to cut 7.5 per cent from program spending next year, growing to 15 per cent by 2028-29

This is what the Conservatives would have done: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
#Liberals

Yeah, I suppose because she thought being Canadian would protect her. In any case, she is right, this detention is undeserved. As it is for everyone going through it. The US needs immigration reform, its society relies on the work of people without rights.

‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained by Ice Family of Cynthia Olivera retracts support of president after immigration officials detained her at green card interview

“The US is my country,” Olivera remarked. “That’s where I met my husband. That’s where I went to high school, junior high, elementary [school]. That’s where I had my kids.”

Regrettably, not much difference between Cynthia and many other non-Canadian ICE detainees
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

He’s 91 and facing eviction. How Toronto’s housing crisis is playing out for this senior Amid a heat warning in effect in Toronto on Friday, law enforcement and municipal political staff tried to find Isidoro Ventullo time, shelter space or another roof, to no avail.

Reminds me of a recent case in Fredericton: www.thestar.com/news/gta/hes...