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For Immediate Release Homelessness is hitting closer to home for more Canadians. More than one-third know someone affected by homelessness, and one in ten have personally experienced homelessness, according to new national polling that also finds strong support for government action on proven solutions. The poll by Abacus Data on … More

For Immediate Release  October 5, 2026  The City of Greater Sudbury is starting work on two innovative programs designed to reduce homelessness and help vulnerable residents secure and maintain housing, thanks to support from the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF).  Led by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and … More

The relatively rapid development of 49 supportive housing units has helped the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reduce chronic homelessness by 49 per cent from October 2025 to August 2026.

The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on Ottawa to invest in intensive housing for Canadians with severe cognitive impairment, a small but uniquely visible growing subgroup in the homeless population.

Civida is working hard to reduce evictions and build community as the largest provider of community housing in Edmonton.

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.

Canada doesn’t lack the knowledge, tools, or capacity to end homelessness. What we’re missing is a strategy. Despite significant federal spending, homelessness has worsened, unsheltered homelessness is surging, and more people are on the brink of losing their home. On the ground across the country, communities, workers, and organizations are … More

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

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