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Remarks for the Federal Housing Advocate - Forum of Ministers on human rights

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle’s remarks to the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights in May 2026

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  • Speeches
  • Housing
  • 2026-05-21

Opening remarks for the Chief Commissioner - Day of dialogue: Canadian ministers, human rights commissions, and stakeholders

Day of Dialogue between Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for human rights & Canada's human rights commissions, as well as partners and stakeholders

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-05-20

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-04-15

New reports offer guidance for strengthening the next National Housing Strategy

Today, the Federal Housing Advocate published a series of new reports aimed at the federal government, offering essential guidance on how it can strengthen its housing investments and programs.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2026-04-09

Building a Canada where trans people can live authentically

To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-31

Together, we build a more just future

This year, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is urging people in Canada to confront the lived reality of racism in our country so that meaningful progress can be achieved.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-20

Women's rights are essential to a strong Canada

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Lori Straznicky, Canada’s Pay Equity Commissioner, issue the following statement.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-06

Two years after landmark report, renewed action is needed as homelessness continues to rise

Two years after the release of her landmark report on homeless encampments, the Federal Housing Advocate continues to urge all levels of government to do more to address the human rights crisis of homeless encampments in Canada.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2026-03-03

An even better idea than DEI

Why accessibility is the missing link in equity, inclusion, and communication access

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  • Statements
  • Accessibility
  • 2026-02-26

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