To mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement
To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement
In a new report published today, the Federal Housing Advocate is recommending permanent federal investments in human rights-based responses to encampments.
The Federal Housing Advocate is calling on the Government of Canada to take bold action to address the housing crisis by making non-market housing a cornerstone of its strategy, ensuring federal housing policy meets the country's human rights commitments. A new report, commissioned by the Advocate's office and penned by housing policy expert Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, warns that Canada is falling far short of meeting the targets set out in the National Housing Strategy.
Solving the housing crisis requires more than accelerating supply — it demands the right kind of housing, guided by clear definitions, measurable targets, and a strong commitment to human rights.
The Federal Housing Advocate is one of a series of several accountability mechanisms created by the National Housing Strategy Act to promote and protect the right to adequate housing in Canada, along with the National Housing Council and review panels.
