March 11, 2025 – In response to the trade war launched by the Trump administration, a coalition of leading Canadian organizations from across the housing system has come together to propose a policy plan to build resiliency, safeguard the housing industry, and protect Canadians. The trade war will have a … More

A new study by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) reveals that homelessness is surging across Ontario.   “This devastating report by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario shows homelessness is exploding in Ontario,” said Tim Richter, President and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. “81,515 people … More

Yesterday, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 242, the Safer Municipalities Act.   The proposed legislation outlines a clear shift toward an enforcement-based responses to homelessness in Ontario, focusing on increased trespassing enforcement, along with expanded police authority and increased fines and incarceration for public drug use.  Ontario cannot enforce its … More

An extraordinary accomplishment: Wellington-Guelph has reduced the number of youth experiencing chronic homelessness by 76 per cent.   Key Takeaways: Wellington-Guelph has decreased the number of youth experiencing chronic homelessness by 76 percent.  This has been the result of three focus areas:  Diversions: identifying trends and intervening before young people … More

TORONTO, ON–Premier Ford’s new encampment policy – released today in a letter to a handful of Mayors – will fail to resolve encampments and further traumatize people who are forced to live in them, says the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH).  “We all want urgent resolution of encampments. We all … More

St. Thomas-Elgin has emerged as an example of what’s possible when a city commits to ending homelessness with strong leadership and a focus on permanent solutions. Through adopting evidence-based practices and a housing focused approach, this Ontario community has not only ended veteran homelessness, but they have also seen a … More

Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness calls for a housing-focused approach to encampments For Immediate Release CALGARY, Alberta – The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has launched a new campaign, “Homes not Handcuffs” to stand against Ontario mayors’ call for Premier Ford to use the notwithstanding clause and other provincial measures, … More

Supporting communities in tackling homelessness From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada News release Ottawa, Ontario, October 29, 2024 — Today, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund, a $50 million fund to help communities develop innovative projects to prevent homelessness and accelerate new homes for people currently … More

OTTAWA, Ontario—As homelessness continues to grow across the country, organizations are gathering this week to share solutions. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) is hosting its 2024 Conference on Ending Homelessness from October 29 through 31 in Ottawa.  “Every day, hundreds, if not thousands, of people are lifted out … More

So much has changed around housing and homelessness since launching the National Housing Accord A year ago today, the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness brought together REALPAC, the Smart Prosperity Institute, and numerous other partners from across the housing spectrum to develop a road map to end the rental housing crisis … More