The following is a co-signed statement from the CAEH and health leaders who are calling for urgent government action to protect people experiencing homelessness from Omicron. Dr. Andrew Bond, Canadian Network for the Health & Housing of People Experiencing Homelessness and Inner-City Health Associates Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director of … More
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The end of any year is sort of bittersweet, just like the winter months that usher us into a new year. As we look back on 2021, it’s hard to ignore that it’s been a hard year of both peril and promise. On one hand, our sector and the people … More
Moncton, NB is having great success with its measures to support housing retention for people leaving their chronic homelessness By-Name List. We dig into the how and why with the Built for Zero Canada community. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending … More
Today is National Housing Day—it’s also the first day of the new Parliament. The CAEH is putting forward 11 actions the federal government can take immediately to address Canada’s housing crisis and make progress on ending homelessness. Today’s National Housing Day marks 23 years since homelessness was first declared a … More
Communities working with Built for Zero Canada achieved remarkable housing move-in numbers despite the barriers and complications presented by the pandemic. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Over the last 18 months, the pandemic complicated and … More
A combination of support services and housing allowances led to a 50% reduction for this Built for Zero Canada community in Central Ontario. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Despite what the pandemic has thrown their … More
The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is observed on September 30, and the CAEH will be closing its office to allow staff to pause and reflect on the impacts of colonization and how we can take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. From coast to coast to coast, the Canadian … More
Largest and first-ever national survey on women experiencing homelessness and housing need finds discrimination. Today is the release of The Pan-Canadian Women’s Housing and Homelessness Survey, which illuminates the understudied experiences facing women, girls, and gender diverse people living in extreme poverty. It includes recommendations for the next federal … More
Right to housing, Indigenous human rights, and a housing-focused approach are embedded in the foundation of how Winnipeg’s team works to end homelessness. This blog is a part of our Bright Spot series highlighting outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Homelessness is a human rights violation. That’s … More
Despite adversity in the face of a global pandemic, the CAEH is proud to have driven progress towards ending homelessness throughout 2020. Today we release our CAEH 2020-2021 Annual Report, highlighting our priorities, achievements, and financials for the year. Check it out! COVID-19 took a lot away from us. For … More