Once your submission is made to the Federal Housing Advocate, you do not have to take any further action.
The Advocate will read your submission and consider how it relates to other people who have experienced the same issues related to adequate housing. The Advocate will then consider all of these issues together. The Advocate will submit an annual report to Parliament and make recommendations to improve these systemic housing issues for everyone.
If you have experienced homelessness or had problems with your housing, you can make a submission to the Advocate. Individuals and organizations can share their experiences.
Your submission will help the Advocate better understand systemic housing issues in Canada. The Advocate uses this information to tailor recommendations and solutions to specific communities and to those most in need, as well as drive change to housing policies, programs and initiatives.
Individuals can make a submission to the Federal Housing Advocate.
The form will take about 15 minutes to complete. There are four important parts to the submission form:
Learn about the Accessible Canada Act, barriers to accessibility and giving feedback
In 2023–2024, the National Housing Council held its first Review panel on the financialization of housing as a result of the Advocate's request in 2022.
The hearings, focused on the Financialization of purpose-built rental housing, examined topics such as:
In May 2023, the Federal Housing Advocate appeared before the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) to speak on the topic of financialization.
Adequate housing is more than just four walls and a roof. It is a place to live in security, peace, and dignity. It is central to physical and mental health, community, and sustainability. Having an affordable, suitable and safe place to live helps people and families succeed and thrive.
Everyone should be able to access housing that meets their needs without discrimination or harassment.