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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

Expertise from people with lived experience is central to designing better homelessness response systems in Niagara Region.

Lambton County’s community outreach team has ended homelessness for 117 people since 2022, helping them move directly from the streets into safe and affordable housing.

Content Note: This article contains mention of self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, or connect with Kids Help Phone.  Key Takeaways for Communities Each person’s housing journey is unique. People experiencing homelessness need tailored support to ensure they can find and … More

Content Note: This article mentions the impacts of residential school and intergenerational trauma. Key Takeaways for Communities Housing programs that are low-barrier, trauma-informed, and flexible will lead to people finding a safe, permanent place to call home. Wraparound supports for individuals help them exit homelessness and remain successfully housed. Centring … More

CONTENT NOTE: This article contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.  Key Takeaways for Communities Community entities and homelessness system planners play an essential role in identifying the current and projected number of supportive and affordable housing units that will be … More

Going into Budget 2026, Canada is facing a serious housing and homelessness crisis. Overall homelessness has doubled, and unsheltered homelessness has increased by 300% since 2018, according to the latest national point-in-time count. Budget 2026 is a critical moment for the federal government to take the next step towards realizing … More

The federal government released its Spring Economic Update this week, focusing on their plan to build Canada’s economy. Against the backdrop of heightened unaffordability, ongoing housing pressures, and a precarious global economic environment, this Spring Economic Update identifies housing as a key pillar of the government’s approach to support Canadians.   On housing and homelessness, the update included:   … More