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
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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
Meet Guy Felicella—CAEH24 Keynote Speaker “When we look at homelessness … I’ve overcome a lot of obstacles in my life, but that was one that was a very physically and mentally punishing condition … All I really wanted to do was just have a place where I could shut … More
In March 2024, the County of Simcoe reaffirmed their commitment to improving their homelessness response system and helping improve responsiveness to homelessness in their community by reconfirming the Quality By-Name Data (QBND) in the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS). This reset provided a more accurate representation of homelessness … More