taking action mcgill


Working for Transparency and Justice in the Rental Market – Munzer.ca
April 10, 2007, 11:43 pm
Filed under: Ideas, News, Taking Action

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To the socially conscious members of Taking Action McGill:
Four U2 Undergrads at McGill have started a website www.munzer.ca, Montréal’s first online landlord ratings website. The goal is bringing transparency to the rental market by bridging the information gap between landlord and tenant. Users search for their landlord and view his/her ratings. Users can also post landlord ratings as well as anecdotal comments. Note that this service not only warns tenants about potential problem landlords, it also rewards landlords who have provided quality service.
Check landlord ratings at Munzer.ca, and please also fill out a landlord profile to enhance the service our website provides. By pooling our information we can improve the rental market in our city.
Cheers,
Munzer.ca Staff



The Buried Life – What do you want to do before you die?
April 6, 2007, 12:51 am
Filed under: Ideas, Taking Action

This group of four young gentlemen is on a mission to prove that anyone can do anything. This very simple premise is incredibly powerful in practice, and not too disimilar to our own beliefs at TakingActionMcGill. Everyone can make change for a better world and life if they simply, willingly, and without pretense take responsibility for their lives and actions. These guys at The Buried Life were a major inspiration for us and you should definitely check them out at theburiedlife.com. Watch their videos, read about their adventures and leave your list of things you want to do before you die, and they’ll try their darndest to help you out.
(Note from The Buried Life and TakingActionMcGill: don’t be afraid of throwing “Stop Global warming” or “Improve My Community” on your list)
Here’s a short trailer for your enjoyment



Shine A Light
April 5, 2007, 5:10 am
Filed under: Taking Action

A documentary made by two McGill students illuminating the human side of homelessness in Montreal. Definitely worth a look all the way through to the very strong ending. Here’s part one of four.

Part Two
Part Three
Part Four