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“Homes Not Handcuffs” campaign joins push back against use of notwithstanding clause on people experiencing homelessness
November 21, 2024

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
October 29, 2024

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


News Release: Amid Growing Crisis, 2,000 Gather in Ottawa with Solutions to End Homelessness
October 29, 2024

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


One Year Ago: The housing Accord that sent ripples through the country
August 15, 2024

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


“A guy that’s not supposed to be here on the planet”
July 15, 2024

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


Bright Spot: Simcoe County Reaffirms Quality By-Name Data in HIFIS 
June 28, 2024

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


Homelessness effectively illegal in America, Supreme Court declares. Canada is on the same path.
June 28, 2024

With the rise of municipal by-laws targeting people experiencing homelessness, Canada could be next. In the wake of today’s City of Grants Pass v. Johnson decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, which upholds the City’s ban on sleeping outside—essentially rendering homelessness illegal—the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is issuing a … More


Pride Month: The Right to Housing for Gender-Diverse People
June 26, 2024

As part of Pride Month, CAEH is revisiting a session on the right to housing for gender-diverse people from the 2023 National Conference to End Homelessness, presented by Alex Nelson and Jayne Malenfant.  During Pride, we at CAEH celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of the Queer community. We are privileged … More


Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!
June 21, 2024

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today, we honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. This is a time to recognize their strength and resilience, and to commit to learning and supporting Indigenous communities. Here are some meaningful ways to celebrate and show support: • … More


“Homelessness is a housing problem”: CAEH addresses HUMA Committee
June 12, 2024

The House of Commons Committee on Human Resources, Skills, Social Development, and Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) has undertaken a study to understand how past underinvestment in housing has contributed to the current housing and homelessness crisis. The Committee has heard from witnesses from across the housing sector, including Tim Richter, … More