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    The federal government wants to end homelessness – now what? 

    The 2026 Federal Budget was a watershed moment for the movement to end homelessness with a federal commitment to ensure all Canadians have a safe place to call home within 10 years, backed by large scale housing investment and direction to collaborate with provinces and municipalities.  In the days since, many people have asked: is…

    Read more: The federal government wants to end homelessness – now what? 

  • How Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo maintained Functional Zero homelessness for veterans 

    At the time, the entire country celebrated this monumental accomplishment. But for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), which includes Fort McMurray and nine rural communities, that milestone was only meaningful if they maintained it.  Over the past three years, they’ve been able to do just that.  The recipe to their success, according to…

    Read more: How Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo maintained Functional Zero homelessness for veterans 
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    Budget 2026 sets the tone: Canada can end homelessness 

    Success requires a new homelessness strategy – and integration with provinces, territories and cities.  OTTAWA, ON, November 5, 2026 — The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) welcomes the 2026 federal budget announced today. Setting Canada on a path to ending homelessness in the next 10 years and investing heavily in the construction of affordable…

    Read more: Budget 2026 sets the tone: Canada can end homelessness 
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How Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo maintained Functional Zero homelessness for veterans 

At the time, the entire country celebrated this monumental accomplishment. But for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), which includes Fort McMurray and nine rural communities, that milestone was…

Read more: How Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo maintained Functional Zero homelessness for veterans 
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Budget 2026 sets the tone: Canada can end homelessness 

Success requires a new homelessness strategy – and integration with provinces, territories and cities.  OTTAWA, ON, November 5, 2026 — The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) welcomes the 2026…

Read more: Budget 2026 sets the tone: Canada can end homelessness 
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National Homelessness Reduction Awards presented to community leaders in Winnipeg

Winnipeg, MB, Nov. 4, 2026 – The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) presented its inaugural National Homelessness Reduction Award to six individuals and organizations at the 2026 National Conference…

Read more: National Homelessness Reduction Awards presented to community leaders in Winnipeg
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Community successes proving Canada can solve homelessness

In the face of an unprecedented surge in homelessness across Canada, five communities have achieved measurable reductions in homelessness over the past year.

Read more: Community successes proving Canada can solve homelessness
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Miywasin Friendship Centre embeds culture into housing stability in Medicine Hat

The aim of Roots & Roofs is to reduce homelessness by increasing the number of people moving into housing in Medicine Hat every month, with a focus on people discharged…

Read more: Miywasin Friendship Centre embeds culture into housing stability in Medicine Hat
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Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo doubles number of people exiting chronic homelessness every month

Key Takeaways for Communities Building relationships with landlords can expand the housing options available to people experiencing homelessness. Recognizing there was an inadequate amount of non-market, supportive and deeply affordable…

Read more: Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo doubles number of people exiting chronic homelessness every month

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