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What We Heard – Non-market housing as a solution to the housing crisis

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26/04/2024
9780660710136
HR34-22/2024E-PDF
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Budget 2024 is a foundation to build on, but accountability is key

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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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Joint statement – Trans visibility starts by upholding trans human rights

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On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans people and their accomplishments, and we call on Canada to do more to uphold their fundamental human rights.

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Assembly of First Nations must be at the table for the development of National Encampments Response Plan

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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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Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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In advance of the Committee’s development of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada’s 7th Periodic Review - January 2020

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19/04/2024
978-0-660-70470-8
HR4-114/2024E-PDF
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Ending one's life must be a true and informed choice

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission remains deeply concerned by reports that people with disabilities are choosing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) because they cannot access the basic supports and services they need to live with dignity.

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Federal Housing Advocate’s final report calls for national response to the crisis of encampments

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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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Upholding dignity and human rights: the Federal Housing Advocate's review of homeless encampments

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The Advocate's final report on encampments in Canada calls for a National Encampments Response Plan and makes final recommendations to governments at all levels.

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13/02/2024
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Open letter – universal design and accessible housing

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I am writing regarding the announcement on December 12, 2023, that, to help address Canada’s housing crisis, the Government would develop a catalogue of pre-approved blueprint designs for homebuilders.

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