About the publication
May 30, 2024
Marie-Josée Houle
Federal Housing Advocate
Canadian Human Rights Commission
344 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1E1
30/05/2024
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Federal response to encampments a step forward, and work must continue
Statements
Across Canada, people continue to be forced to live in public spaces because they have nowhere else to go. This national human rights crisis calls for a national response.
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Response from the Minister to the Advocate's report on homeless encampments
Human rights-based solutions to housing financialization are urgently needed
Statements
The Federal Housing Advocate welcomes the new report by the review panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing, which was released on May 29.
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Making the right to housing a reality by putting people first
Statements
Canada’s housing situation has reached a crisis point. While there has been some progress, we have much work ahead of us.
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Open letter – accessible housing and the National Building Code
Open letters
The Federal Housing Advocate notes that since this letter was published, the Canadian Board on Harmonized Construction Codes has proposed additional new changes to the National Building Code and has begun a separate consultation on these additional changes.
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Putting people first
About the publication
The Federal Housing Advocate’s 2023–2024 Annual Report to the Minister
30/05/2024
CH1-44E-PDF
2816-6965
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Budget 2024 is a foundation to build on, but accountability is key
Statements
The Budget 2024 and Canada's Housing Plan establish a foundation to build on. They are a step forward towards recognizing and solving the housing and homelessness crisis we are in.
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Assembly of First Nations must be at the table for the development of National Encampments Response Plan
News Releases
Leaders from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Federal Housing Advocate met with federal representatives to discuss the disproportionate impact of homelessness and encampments on First Nations individuals and families.
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Federal Housing Advocate’s final report calls for national response to the crisis of encampments
News Releases
Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments.
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