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Canada Needs More Housing, and the Type of Housing Matters
An estimated 769,000 households are living in deep poverty and at imminent risk of homelessness, pushed to the edge by rising rents, increasing food costs, and stagnating incomes. Many are living in aging, lower-cost rental housing that is increasingly vulnerable to demolition, redevelopment, renoviction, and rent increases. These Canadians need … More
AUGUST 6, 2026 — Homelessness in Canada is a housing problem, and it’s getting worse, according to new research released today by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH). The new research – the first of its kind in Canada – demonstrates a clear link between housing affordability, vacancy rates, … More
Intensive Housing is a critical missing piece in Canada’s housing system, designed to meet the needs of a small group of people that we’ve let fall through the cracks.
Key Takeaways for Communities An initial scan of existing services and gaps can show opportunities for innovation and improvement. When designing their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, PEI identified a gap in addressing youth homelessness and created a project that found its niche while complementing existing programs. Structural barriers like high rental … More