Canada’s coronavirus rent subsidy program kicks off The ongoing dispute has led to some solidarity strikers withholding their rent payments in support of those who are behind on rent because of the mounting struggles attributed to COVID-19 and government shutdowns.“Right now, organized tenants have a responsibility to sort out the immediate situation we are in,” said Bryan Doherty, a Parkdale tenant and organizer. “This is why we are calling on MetCap CEO Brent Merrill to meet with us this Saturday for a real conversation.
His company manages tens of billions in assets. They are in a position to solve this.”Calls to MetCap went unanswered Saturday.Tenants have come to the table with potential solutions including one from the Federation of.