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Smarter Canada Housing Benefit Could Reduce Homelessness by Over 60%, New Analysis Finds
JULY 14, 2026 — The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) today released a new report proposing a re-design of the Canada Housing Benefit that could reduce homelessness by more than 60% within two years of implementation and deliver housing security for nearly a million Canadians at imminent risk of … More
Transforming the Canada Housing Benefit to Prevent Homelessness
When the federal government introduced the National Housing Strategy (NHS) in 2017, it established the Canada Housing Benefit, a portable benefit targeted at lower-income renters, intended to support their housing costs. However, since then, homelessness in Canada has nearly doubled and unsheltered homelessness has risen 300%. With the NHS set … More
Content Note: This article mentions substance use, mental health challenges, and intimate partner violence. If you need support with a mental health crisis, you can access resources at this link. If you or someone you know needs help related to family violence, you can find resources here. Key Takeaways for Communities Preventing … More
The 2017 National Housing Strategy (NHS) is set to expire in 2027/28. Discussions are happening now on what a future national housing strategy should look like. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has developed a five-point plan that can deliver housing security for hundreds of thousands of low-income Canadians on the verge of losing their homes, and achieve significant, visible reductions in homelessness … More