Aug 14, 2018
Why are people destitute in Canada?
A social safety net to ensure that every individual has enough to live on should be standard in a liberal democracy. Canada had such a social safety net, until it was abolished nearly 25 years ago.
right to housing
Apr 17, 2018
Ten things to know about the newly signed housing agreement
Nick Falvo
A federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) framework agreement on housing was signed on April 10 in Toronto. It supports the Trudeau government's National Housing Strategy, which was released last fall.
May 13, 2016
Occupations across Quebec shed light on social housing crisis
Sophia Reuss
FRAPRU organized a week of occupation across Quebec to demand recognition of the right to housing and increases in government funding for social housing.
Apr 6, 2016
B.C. Supreme Court rules in favour of tent city residents
Alyse Kotyk
In a decision announced Tuesday, the B.C. Supreme Court refused to grant the Province of B.C. an injunction against SuperIntent City campers.
Feb 5, 2016
Homelessness in Canada: Its growth, policy responses and advocacy
Nick Falvo
Nick Falvo examines the emergence of homelessness in Canada as a pressing public policy area in the 1980s, discussing the growth of homelessness, policy responses and advocacy.
Jan 18, 2016
Canada urgently needs national housing program, say advocates
Alyse Kotyk
As the new federal government works on this year's budget, several housing advocates draw attention to the urgent need for the implementation of a national housing program in Canada.
Nov 25, 2015
10 things to know about the challenges of ending homelessness in Canada
Nick Falvo
In 2008, Calgary became the first Canadian municipality to publicly commit to "ending homelessness." Read on for more points about ending homelessness in Canada.
National Housing Day in Toronto: The People's Assembly on the Right to Housing
Nov 20, 2015
Church of the Holy Trinity
10 Trinity Square
Superior Court of Justice (outside), 361 University Ave.
Toronto
, ON
Canada
43° 39' 17.5572" N, 79° 22' 53.292" W
See map: Google Maps
Ontario CA
Join the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario and the Right to Housing Coalition in Toronto for a march and People's Assembly on Friday November 20 to mark National Housing Day!
Oct 22, 2015
New federal government brings opportunity to address housing crisis
Josh Brandon
With a potential partner at the federal level, the possibility for progress exists, but housing activists must redouble their efforts to put an end to poor housing in Winnipeg and across Canada.
Sep 30, 2015
Ten things to know about homelessness in Canada
Nick Falvo
Efforts to enumerate persons experiencing homeless have generally been spotty, but it is reasonable to assert that homelessness in Canada saw substantial growth in the 1980s and 1990s.
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