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Tenants deserve secure housing, and should not be forced to shoulder the financial burden of development— if developers were to pay the TRUE COST of their projects, they wouldn’t be as financially lucrative for corporate landlords.
Jun 24, 2026
Stand up for Sterling Loft tenants:
Send an email to Toronto City Council to advocate for fair and adequate rental replacement and compensation!
The Sterling Lofts are unique. The buildings at 221, 225, and 227 Sterling Road are decades-old live-work spaces that offer affordable rental units for artists and creators.
But it is about to be approved for demolition without adequately compensating tenants or replacing the unique aspects of their homes that many rely on for their livelihoods.
Council previously deferred the application during May’s City Council meeting specifically to allow City Planning, the developer, and tenants to negotiate a fair Tenant Assistance Plan (TAP). However, tenants say City Planning has now indicated that no further changes will be considered despite significant outstanding concerns. The unresolved issues include:
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Inconsistent accounting of bedrooms and sleeping areas, resulting in lower compensation for some soon-to-be displaced tenants;
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Unclear criteria used by City Planning to determine replacement unit size;
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Loss of important amenities currently included in tenants’ leases, including laundry, storage, outdoor space, and parking;
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Loss of vaulted ceilings and volumetric space that many artists and creative workers require to operate their businesses.
Council has the authority to ensure that redevelopment does not come at the expense of tenants’ homes, livelihoods, and ability to remain in Toronto. Please send an email to City Council to URGE THEM to intervene and direct a fair resolution to be reached before this application proceeds:
