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Indigenous Leaders Demand Immediate Action on Urban, Rural and Northern Housing Funds
The Indigenous Caucus of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) Calls on the Federal Government to Release $2.8 Billion for Indigenous-Led Housing Programs. OTTAWA—MARCH 6, 2025— Today, the Indigenous Caucus of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) held a press conference calling on the federal government to immediately release the $2.8 billion funding […]
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Federal government invests in the Community Housing Sector to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
March 5, 2025 Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the community housing sector to strengthen the performance, viability and effectiveness of affordable housing. Today, the federal government announced that $6.4 million will be provided to 22 successful submissions for demonstration initiatives and […]
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CMHC Celebrates Finalists of the Housing Supply Challenge
March 4, 2025 Through the third, fourth and fifth rounds of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Supply Challenge, up to $137.7 million was distributed among 40 successful recipients to explore and implement innovative housing solutions with the goal of removing and reducing obstacles to housing supply in Canada.The Housing Supply Challenge invites citizens, stakeholders and experts to […]
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Opinion | Unmet promises put urban Indigenous last in line for housing – The Spec
March 3, 2025 Nearly seven years ago, I spoke with the former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on stage in front of more than 1,000 community housing professionals. He told us he would have positive news for urban Indigenous housing and good things would be happening soon. I’m still waiting. For more […]
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Canada’s housing plan needs a remodel: Senator Varone – SenCA+
February 21, 2025 One of Canada’s greatest challenges is the escalating affordable housing crisis, primarily stemming from a significant supply and demand imbalance. The National Housing Strategy lacks the robustness necessary to effectively address this issue. The demand for new housing throughout the country far exceeds the available supply, with an estimated need for 1.3 […]
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Addressing Ontario’s Housing Crisis with Indigenous-led Solutions
Ontario is in a housing crisis. Over 80,000 people are experiencing homelessness, rents continue to rise, and homeownership is out of reach for many. Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected, yet housing solutions remain underfunded and overlooked. OAHS has four key priorities when it comes to this Provincial election: Double the stock of non-market community housing […]
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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate welcomes re-appointment of Marie-Josée Houle
February 11, 2025 The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate welcomes the re-appointment of Marie-Josée Houle, by order in council, who will continue serving as the Federal Housing Advocate. Ms. Houle will serve for a three-year term, effective February 21, 2025. Ms. Houle was appointed as Canada’s first Federal Housing Advocate in February 2022, marking […]
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Recommendations to Leverage Community Housing Investments to Support Canadians Amid Trade and Economic Challenges
February 7, 2025 Canada faces significant economic challenges as the threat of tariffs from the United States looms. The potential trade disruption poses risks to employment, household stability, and overall economic productivity. Given these circumstances, strategic investments in community housing can play a pivotal role in stabilizing the economy, protecting vulnerable Canadians, and fostering economic […]
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Annual First Nations Housing Conference in Thunder Bay, Ont., puts students to work – CBC
Feb 06, 2025 More than a dozen students completed challenge to learn home improvement tricks Youth empowerment is among the key focuses of this year’s First Nations Housing Conference in Thunder Bay, Ont., as stakeholders continue to have conversations about how to improve housing conditions in remote communities. Organizers of the 22nd annual conference say […]
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Feds provide $14.8M for 593 Indigenous housing units – CTV News
February 04, 2025 The federal government unveiled $14. 8 million Tuesday for nine Indigenous housing projects in seven communities. The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) received the funds, to be distributed to projects across the province and run by local Indigenous friendship centres. Justin Marchand, CEO of the OAHS, said it’s an area that has […]
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