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New report calls for improved emergency responses for First Nations

News Releases

In a report launched today, the Federal Housing Advocate is calling for new measures to better protect First Nations communities experiencing climate-driven emergencies and wildfires.

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Maintaining the Right to Housing in a Changing Climate

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This report calls for new measures to better protect First Nations communities experiencing climate-driven emergencies and wildfires. The report points to systemic gaps in emergency responses that threaten the safety, dignity, and right to housing of First Nations communities.

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24/08/2026
978-0-662-36549-5
HR4-142/2026E-PDF
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Advice to the Minister: How human rights standards for supportive housing can tackle homelessness and uphold dignity

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The Federal Housing Advocate’s advice to the Minister, co-developed with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, on how human rights standards for supportive housing can help tackle homelessness and uphold dignity in Canada.

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22/05/2026
9780662352891
HR4-141/2026E-PDF
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Renew human rights-based approach to Canada’s housing strategy: Federal Housing Advocate

News Releases

Recommendations released today in the Federal Housing Advocate’s annual report call for the federal government to better incorporate human rights into its housing initiatives.

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Building a strong and accessible Canada by design

Statements

To mark the launch of National AccessAbility Week, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, issue the following statement.

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An important milestone that affirms the human rights of people experiencing homelessness

Statements

The Federal Housing Advocate and Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission welcome the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Named Respondents and Persons Unknown (2026).

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

Speeches

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

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Brief on Bill C-20, Build Canada Homes Act, from the Federal Housing Advocate

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The Federal Housing Advocate’s submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (#HUMA) that proposes amendments to ensure that the Build Canada Homes Act – a

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17/04/2026
9780660997070
HR4-139/2026E-PDF
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New reports offer guidance for strengthening the next National Housing Strategy

News Releases

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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