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Habitat for Humanity Social and Economic Impact Report: Homeownership Unlocks 28% Higher Incomes for Canadians
TORONTO, ON – Habitat for Humanity Canada, the country’s only national affordable homeownership organization, has released a report revealing a direct connection between Canada’s housing crisis and its growing productivity challenge. The study findings revealed that affordable home ownership unlocks 28% higher incomes compared to renting. Canada is in the midst of an unprecedented affordable […]
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EllisDon Launches Base Design™ for Canadian Affordable Housing
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 15, 2025 – EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design™, an innovative solution to address the urgent need for rapid housing development across Canada. This licensable, scalable ‘kit-of-parts’ template is designed to expedite the creation of affordable housing. The adaptable templates of Base Design lay the groundwork for multi-unit developments up to […]
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OAHS is proud to launch Pathways to Housing — our brand-new community newsletter!
Our community newsletter is designed to keep you informed on the latest developments in Indigenous housing from an OAHS lens. From policy updates and advocacy efforts, to inspiring success stories and career opportunities– Pathways to Housing delivers valuable insight and updates straight to your inbox. This is your chance to stay connected to the For […]
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Leading with Purpose: Jackie Hunt on Indigenous Housing, Advocacy, and Building Stronger Communities – CHRA
April 10, 2025 Vena Beckford, Director of Indigenous Housing Policy and Programs I had the chance to sit down with Jackie Hunt, CHRA’s Indigenous Caucus Chair, to discuss her journey in community leadership, advocacy for Indigenous housing, and the path forward in addressing homelessness. From her early experiences in public service to her work on […]
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Indigenous leader says she was never informed of plans for an encampment site in Timmins, Ont. – CBC
April 9, 2025 Natasha Martin says around half of the city’s homeless population is Indigenous An Indigenous leader who lives in TImmins, Ont., says she was never consulted about a proposal for an encampment relocation project at the edge of town near a landfill site. In March, Timmins city council voted in favour of a […]
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Deputy Grand Chief concerned about proposed location for transitional housing in Timmins
April 4, 2025 Mushkegowuk Council Deputy Grand Chief Natasha Martin is questioning the message the City of Timmins is sending about homeless people by proposing to construct transitional housing units in a remote area near the Deloro landfill site, well away from community services located in the downtown. Indigenous residents represent more than half of […]
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Let’s Build Housing Solutions that Work for Urban Indigenous Communities
In times of uncertainty and instability, housing security must be a national priority. Experts across the sector agree: non-market community housing is essential to increasing affordability, boosting productivity, and strengthening the economy. Most importantly, access to affordable housing provides the foundation for safety and access to opportunity. Housing must be a key issue in the […]
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Housing at the Ballot Box: Help us make community housing a priority this election – CHRA
27 Mar 2025 Kenneth Milner, Director of Policy & Government Relations As Canada heads into a federal election, voters will be weighing many critical issues, from economic stability to healthcare to affordability. One issue touches all of these areas: housing. Whether you rent or own, whether you live in a city, a small town, or […]
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Indigenous housing org. announces historic milestone – APTN News
March 26, 2025 The National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. announced a historic milestone on Wednesday. At a press conference in Ottawa, the organization says it has successfully distributed $275.2 million in federal funding to 74 Indigenous-led housing projects across the country. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/indigenous-housing-org-announces-historic-milestone/
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Indigenous Housing Org Makes an Announcement – March 26, 2025 – CPAC.ca
John Gordon, the CEO of National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc., makes an announcement at a news conference in Ottawa. (no interpretation) Read More: https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/indigenous-housing-org-makes-an-announcement–march-26-2025?id=23c406b3-3739-4674-bef2-e5d45d7ddc53
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