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Alberta renters need more help to afford their homes. Our Manager of Policy says rent control can provide that help by providing predictable, gradual increases to their rent that reflect the cost of living, inflation and what they're actually able to pay. theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/ar…

Tomorrow, we will present to the City of Toronto's Housing Rights Advisory Committee. We'll share R2HTO's Evaluation Framework, intended to track the City’s progress on employing a rights-based approach to its housing policies and programs. Learn more: secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda…

To honour National Indigenous History Month, join Homeless Hub's panel on June 4 to hear from Indigenous lived experts about their stories of housing insecurity, and their solutions to prevent homelessness in their communities and beyond. Register ➜ preventhomelessness.ca/webinar/storyi…

🚨 Big news: The Neha Review Panel received over 250 submissions on the right to housing for women, Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse people in Canada. This is a massive milestone—and you made it happen. 🧵 Read more: genderhousingjustice.ca/dialogues/

This year, a midpoint review of the City's HousingTO plan will be conducted. We're thrilled that the Housing Rights Advisory Committee has recommended that we be involved to assess progress on the #Right2Housing. Learn about our evaluation framework: youtube.com/live/qaCX6-gwI…

.Right to Housing and other Manitoba advocates are calling on the province to strengthen rent control laws that currently allow landlords to sidestep rent increase limits under the guise of renovations, and which are pricing many renters out of their homes. winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editor…

Join us to explore how the housing crisis is impacting GBV survivors. Our research & policy experts will explore: • Housing instability as both a cause & consequence of GBV • Intersectional impacts • Policy solutions & advocacy strategies Register ➜ kh-cdc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Yesterday, the Federal Housing Advocate Office of the Federal Housing Advocate called on the National Housing Council to launch a hearing into the lack of accessible housing in Canada - a major human rights concern across the country: chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/news…

Want to learn more from our research team? Join our upcoming Research in Progress Webinar on accessible housing needs this Wednesday (10 AM PT/1 PM ET) by registering here: buff.ly/ybBR9mo

Do you live in a multi-tenant (rooming) home? We want to hear from you. In 2024, we created new rules for these homes to protect the safety of tenants and respond to neighbourhood concerns. Let us know about your experience with these new rules: toronto.ca/community-peop…

Tomorrow! Join Balanced Supply of Housing's webinar to explore the needs to make housing more accessible for communities across Canada. Register: bsh.ubc.ca/research-in-pr…

This spring, the Ontario government passed several housing laws that raise concerns for encampment residents and renters - and did so without any public consultation. Read on our take on why the gov't must pivot to an evidence- & rights-based approach. housingrightscanada.com/ontarios-misgu…

Happening tomorrow! Join us to hear from our research and policy experts who will explore the intersection between housing insecurity and gender-based violence. Register ➜ kh-cdc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Having stable housing that is in one's means is crucial for a person's wellbeing and life goals. SHHR's founding member Shauna MacKinnon is an example of this. Endorse our campaign and call on the feds for greater investments in social housing! tinyurl.com/2tyce5m7

Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has been working with municipalities across Ontario & Canada to support the development of evidence-based housing policies. In the first of several blog posts, CCHR focuses on municipal policy tools for affordable housing: ow.ly/pJT850Wiv00

Financialization is a key driver of Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Join us in calling on the federal government to take action by implementing stronger renter protections & investing in community housing. Sign the letter ➜ housingrights.ca/first-100-days…

Municipalities have several tools at their disposal to incentivize new affordable housing supply, preserve affordable rentals & tenancies, and prevent displacement and homelessness. Our Senior Policy Advisor, Sarah Laisney, breaks it down via OMSSA: omssa.com/municipal-poli…

Will the Liberals' "ambitious" housing plan meet the needs of low-income renters? Not unless focus is shifted from "affordable housing" to "social housing". (Part 1/2) #housingisahumanright #socialhousing

Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has been working with municipalities across Ontario & Canada to support the development of evidence-based housing policies. In the first of several blog posts, CCHR focuses on municipal policy tools for affordable housing: ow.ly/pJT850Wiv00

ICYMI - Watch the discussion by our Senior Researcher, Sophie O'Manique, and Senior Policy Advisor, Sarah Laisney, as they presented findings from our research on the intersections of gender-based violence and housing insecurity in Ontario. Our thanks to Learning Network (LN) & Knowledge Hub (KH) for hosting