Yesterday, the Government of Ontario re-introduced the Safer Municipalities Act, Bill 6, which proposes increasing enforcement action against people sheltering on public property, expanding police authority and increasing fines and incarceration for public drug use. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness affirms our opposition to this Bill and all new … More
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The Housing Canada Coalition congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team on the results of this federal election at this moment of historic importance for Canada. Across party lines, Canadians sent a strong message: they want to see the housing crisis fixed. Housing affordability consistently ranked as a top … More
We’re shining a bright spot on three Canadian communities that have measurably reduced homelessness, proving that homelessness is solvable.
We know that people experiencing homelessness often face barriers to voting – and there are resources available to ensure everyone has the information they need to vote in this election. We’re pleased to share a one-page guide for unhoused people and homeless service providers on accessing voting in the 2025 … More
Housing Canada Coalition Launches ‘End the Housing Game’, a National Campaign to Address Canada’s Unfair Housing System April 7, 2025 – Today, the Housing Canada Coalition – made up of four leading Canadian organizations from across the housing sector – launched a new advocacy campaign aiming to ensure housing and … More
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