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News & Events
National Housing Day: 11 takeaways for the federal government
Today is National Housing Day—it’s also the first day of the new Parliament. The CAEH is putting forward 11 actions the federal government can take immediately to address Canada’s housing crisis and make progress on ending homelessness. Today’s National Housing Day marks 23 years since homelessness was first declared a … More
Bright Spot: Communities focus on housing during COVID-19
Communities working with Built for Zero Canada achieved remarkable housing move-in numbers despite the barriers and complications presented by the pandemic. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Over the last 18 months, the pandemic complicated and … More
Bright Spot: Dufferin reduces chronic homelessness by 50%
A combination of support services and housing allowances led to a 50% reduction for this Built for Zero Canada community in Central Ontario. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Despite what the pandemic has thrown their … More
Honouring Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30
The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is observed on September 30, and the CAEH will be closing its office to allow staff to pause and reflect on the impacts of colonization and how we can take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. From coast to coast to coast, the Canadian … More
Pan-Canadian Women’s Housing and Homelessness Survey released today
Largest and first-ever national survey on women experiencing homelessness and housing need finds discrimination. Today is the release of The Pan-Canadian Women’s Housing and Homelessness Survey, which illuminates the understudied experiences facing women, girls, and gender diverse people living in extreme poverty. It includes recommendations for the next federal … More
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