#Encampments continue to be part of life in Canada. Join us for a webinar discussion on what legal responses are needed in the face of the crisis.
📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM ET
Learn more and register: ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-...
Don’t miss tomorrow’s Rights-Based Approach to the Next National Housing Strategy webinar. Register here 👇:
Prevention of homelessness is also key - people must be able to access the help and support they need to keep them housed. These are essential models that support people more effectively and improve outcomes for all. –MJH (2/2)
An image of two female speakers standing at a podium at a conference with their photos on a screen behind them at the Ottawa Health and Housing Symposium.
Pleased to attend the Ottawa Health and Housing Symposium this morning, where experts discussed the intersections of homelessness and health. It was an opportunity to focus on proven solutions for integrating housing, healthcare, and social services. (1/2)
🔹Read more in the federal announcement: www.canada.ca/en/housing-i...
🔹Consult the Advocate’s most recent calls to action on homelessness and encampments: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...
As the government continues to shape its housing and homelessness plans, it must ensure there is long-term and predictable funding alongside sustainable solutions to respond to encampments.
Moving forward, it is essential that these responses to encampments respect #HumanRights, meaningfully engage encampment residents, and allow people to live in safety and dignity.
This is a welcomed and essential step that will provide supports to people who need it most, and to communities and organizations on the front lines of this work.
Last week, the government announced it was extending the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative for another year by providing $125 million in funding.
The Federal Housing Advocate commends the extension of federal funding to support people experiencing #homelessness and living in #encampments.
➡️ Join the Advocate on April 14 at a webinar hosted by the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association where the authors @cwhitzman.bsky.social and Alexandra Flynn will discuss their work.
Register here: chra-achru.ca/a-rights-bas...
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This expert, evidence-based research provides federal decision-makers with valuable insight into what is working, what is not, and where urgent action is needed.
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Canada’s current National Housing Strategy is set to end in 2027–2028, a decade after it was first enacted. As the government looks towards the Strategy’s renewal, now is an opportunity to build on lessons learned.
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This expert, evidence-based research provides federal decision-makers with valuable insight into what is working, what is not, and where urgent action is needed.
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News: Today, we published a series of new reports aimed at the federal government, offering essential guidance on how it can strengthen #Canada’s next National Housing Strategy. (1/5)
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Pleased to present to the City of Toronto's Housing Rights Advisory Committee on the critical role of property standards in maintaining adequate housing for renters. Everyone has the right to live in housing that meets standards of safety, health & dignity. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
There's still time to register! Join us on April 14 (12:00–1:30 PM ET) for a conversation on how we can better shape the next National #Housing Strategy. More info and registration below:
@cwhitzman.bsky.social
Join us on April 14 (12:00–1:30 PM ET) for a conversation on how we can better shape the next National Housing Strategy. More info and registration below:
The housing community, built by Reena, meets the unique abilities of each individual so that they can live independently and with dignity. This is what #accessible housing should look like – built with inclusion, purpose, and community in mind. –MJH
Image of Marie-Josée Houle, Gary Gladstone, and Christopher T. Sutton. They are at a building site in Toronto and are wearing safety gear.
Today alongside my colleague Christopher T. Sutton, Canada’s Accessibility Commissioner @accessibilityca.bsky.social, we had the opportunity to see the progress on a new building in #Toronto that will create intentional #housing for people with disabilities. (1/2)
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Great to participate in the Accessibility Professional Network conference alongside my colleague Christopher T. Sutton, Canada's Accessibility Commissioner, & Doramy Ehling, CEO of @rickhansenfdn.bsky.social. An important conversation on #AccessibleHousing –everyone has a role to play. –MJH #APN2026
Join us for an engaging discussion on shaping the next National #Housing Strategy, and how it can keep human rights in mind.
📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM EDT
Learn more and register here 👇
chra-achru.ca/a-rights-bas...
#RightToHousing #cdnpoli #HumanRights
Every person in Canada — regardless of who they are, their background, or their ability — must be able to access to affordable and accessible housing.
🔹 Read more about why the Advocate requested the review panel: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne... (2/3)
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The National Housing Council’s review panel on #AccessibleHousing is now open for contributions!
You can contribute to the review panel by making a written submission: nhc-cnl.ca/review-panel... (1/3)
The Neha review panel’s report amplifies the Advocate’s work on this issue and offers solutions for governments. Read more: nhc-cnl.ca/review-panel... (2/2)
On International Women’s Day, we are highlighting an issue that cannot wait. Women deserve access to safe and inclusive housing that meets their needs. (1/2)