We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Steven Estey – an unfaltering and compassionate leader in the human rights community.
The national debate on housing that unfolded this summer has been fierce – with good reason: Canada’s housing crisis has reached catastrophic proportions, and it is only getting worse.
Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle released her first observational report on British Columbia, which details what she heard directly from community members and housing service providers about their housing realities and concerns.
Developed by Anti-Racism Scholar and Expert, Charles C. Smith, with Birgit Rohde
The report highlights the Commission’s Accessibility Unit's work to lay the groundwork for the full implementation of the Accessible Canada Act. There is a focus on accessibility and the momentum to remove disabling barriers.
On the occasion of its review of Canada during the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review
New data released today in the Federal Housing Advocate’s 2022–2023 Annual Report illustrates that unaffordability and a lack of housing options were the top systemic housing issues reported by people across Canada.
The Commission is pleased that the Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22), is now law. The Commission recognizes and celebrates the efforts of people with disabilities, their advocates, and Parliamentarians for championing this historic law that will help realize the rights of people with disabilities.