Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR)
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Advancing the #Right2Housing so that everyone has an adequate, accessible and affordable place to call home.
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the new federal government on their election victory. The housing crisis remains a top concern for millions of people across Canada, and we look forward to working with the new federal government to advance the right to housing for all.
The Neha Review Panel released its report/recommendations on the right to safe, adequate and affordable housing for women, Two-Spirit, Trans and gender-diverse people. CCHR’s submission to the National Housing Council Review Panel reflects many of the recommendations. Full report:
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Neha Review Panel released its report/recommendations on the right to safe, adequate and affordable housing for women, Two-Spirit, Trans and gender-diverse people. CCHR’s submission to the National Housing Council Review Panel reflects many of the recommendations. Full report:
Bill 60 passed on Monday, making it easier to evict renters in Ontario and removing key renter protections. Margaret Flynn, our Director of Policy and Law Reform, shared insights with Now Toronto about the impacts of this legislation and why immediate action is needed. Read more: buff.ly/VV2l80a
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Bill 60 passed on Monday, making it easier to evict renters in Ontario and removing key renter protections. Margaret Flynn, our Director of Policy and Law Reform, shared insights with Now Toronto about the impacts of this legislation and why immediate action is needed. Read more: buff.ly/VV2l80a
Bill 60 passed without public input, putting Ontario renters at greater risk and deepening the housing and homelessness crisis. Our Manager of Policy, Sara Beyer, shared insights with Now Toronto on its impacts. Read the full article: buff.ly/WywM5lL
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Bill 60 passed without public input, putting Ontario renters at greater risk and deepening the housing and homelessness crisis. Our Manager of Policy, Sara Beyer, shared insights with Now Toronto on its impacts. Read the full article: buff.ly/WywM5lL
Bill 60 passed without providing an opportunity for public input or meaningful debate, removing essential renter protections and putting more people in Ontario at risk of losing their homes. We submitted our recommendations to government officials across Ontario. Read our submission: buff.ly/TCAjBZT
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bill 60 passed without providing an opportunity for public input or meaningful debate, removing essential renter protections and putting more people in Ontario at risk of losing their homes. We submitted our recommendations to government officials across Ontario. Read our submission: buff.ly/TCAjBZT
Join the City of Toronto’s Housing Secretariat for a National Housing Week panel on Toronto’s renovictions bylaw. CCHR’s Lee Webb, Director of Client Services, will share insights alongside other experts.
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
Toronto Takes Action: Developing the Renovictions Bylaw
Toronto Takes Action: Developing the Renovictions Bylaw
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join the City of Toronto’s Housing Secretariat for a National Housing Week panel on Toronto’s renovictions bylaw. CCHR’s Lee Webb, Director of Client Services, will share insights alongside other experts.
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
Today, Nov. 22, we mark the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a time to remember that housing is a fundamental human right. Yesterday, we shared our reflection on this year’s wins, misses and what’s next for the right to housing in Canada. In case you missed it, read it here: buff.ly/FCPramy
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, Nov. 22, we mark the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a time to remember that housing is a fundamental human right. Yesterday, we shared our reflection on this year’s wins, misses and what’s next for the right to housing in Canada. In case you missed it, read it here: buff.ly/FCPramy
Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
Toronto Life reports that Torontonians need to earn $86K/year to rent a 1-bedroom apartment. Our Acting Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas, calls for expansion of affordable and non-market housing, stronger renter protections and increased support for the not-for-profit housing. buff.ly/1vekD8o
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Toronto Life reports that Torontonians need to earn $86K/year to rent a 1-bedroom apartment. Our Acting Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas, calls for expansion of affordable and non-market housing, stronger renter protections and increased support for the not-for-profit housing. buff.ly/1vekD8o
Budget 2025 includes some critical, previously announced affordable housing commitments, but significant gaps continue to leave renters and people experiencing homelessness at risk. Learn more about the key priorities missing from the budget: buff.ly/Cq1WNSa
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Budget 2025 includes some critical, previously announced affordable housing commitments, but significant gaps continue to leave renters and people experiencing homelessness at risk. Learn more about the key priorities missing from the budget: buff.ly/Cq1WNSa
Renters in Manitoba are getting hit with steep increases thanks to rent control loopholes.
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
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New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
Opinion: Rent control loopholes must be dealt with
Amid an affordable housing and homelessness crisis, why has the provincial government gone back on its word to “make life more affordable for renters?”
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Renters in Manitoba are getting hit with steep increases thanks to rent control loopholes.
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
Beyond the numbers are people—renters, families, and communities struggling to find or keep a home. Budget 2025 was a missed chance to turn the tide on Canada’s housing crisis.
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Beyond the numbers are people—renters, families, and communities struggling to find or keep a home. Budget 2025 was a missed chance to turn the tide on Canada’s housing crisis.
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Unaffordability. Unemployment. Job Losses. Homelessness. Ontario can't afford mass evictions, too!
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Unaffordability. Unemployment. Job Losses. Homelessness. Ontario can't afford mass evictions, too!
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Finland’s commitment to social housing is the foundation of its successful Housing First approach. What can Canada learn? Join SHHR for a webinar that explores the Finnish approach to ensure housing for all. tinyurl.com/yc2zpysj @moresochousing
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Finland’s commitment to social housing is the foundation of its successful Housing First approach. What can Canada learn? Join SHHR for a webinar that explores the Finnish approach to ensure housing for all. tinyurl.com/yc2zpysj @moresochousing
Is Canada’s housing policy really delivering for people?
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Is Canada’s housing policy really delivering for people?
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, our communities urgently need solutions that are evidence- and human rights-based. On October 28–30, join CCHR at the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness (CAEH25) in Montréal! Learn more about our sessions we're leading at: buff.ly/viuSaTG
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, our communities urgently need solutions that are evidence- and human rights-based. On October 28–30, join CCHR at the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness (CAEH25) in Montréal! Learn more about our sessions we're leading at: buff.ly/viuSaTG
1.6M renters in BC are living with the impact of a worsening housing crisis. First United’s new platform outlines practical reforms for fairness, inclusion, and rent stability.
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Law Reform - FIRST UNITED
We are working to change housing laws and policies in BC that will prevent eviction, displacement, and homelessness.
firstunited.ca
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1.6M renters in BC are living with the impact of a worsening housing crisis. First United’s new platform outlines practical reforms for fairness, inclusion, and rent stability.
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Housing is a human right. Yet hundreds of thousands in Canada face homelessness each year. Ahead of the Nov. 4 federal budget, we're encouraging the government to consider our 2025 pre-budget recommendations to protect renters and uphold housing as a human right. Read more: buff.ly/UvymZsG
October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Housing is a human right. Yet hundreds of thousands in Canada face homelessness each year. Ahead of the Nov. 4 federal budget, we're encouraging the government to consider our 2025 pre-budget recommendations to protect renters and uphold housing as a human right. Read more: buff.ly/UvymZsG
Last month, we released our 2021-2025 Impact Report, and today, we are spotlighting our research work that closes critical data gaps and provides decision-makers with the evidence they need to create long-term housing stability. Explore our 2021-2025 Impact Report to learn more: buff.ly/tmMrs0N
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Last month, we released our 2021-2025 Impact Report, and today, we are spotlighting our research work that closes critical data gaps and provides decision-makers with the evidence they need to create long-term housing stability. Explore our 2021-2025 Impact Report to learn more: buff.ly/tmMrs0N
Thousands of Ontario renters face demovictions each year. Strong municipal rental replacement policies can protect them. Read CCHR's Senior Policy Advisor Sarah Laisney’s guest blog, published in the OMSSA’s Knowledge Exchange, on how municipalities in Ontario can take action. buff.ly/5ykReuR
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thousands of Ontario renters face demovictions each year. Strong municipal rental replacement policies can protect them. Read CCHR's Senior Policy Advisor Sarah Laisney’s guest blog, published in the OMSSA’s Knowledge Exchange, on how municipalities in Ontario can take action. buff.ly/5ykReuR
Strengthen your non-profit’s policy influence – apply to Maytree Policy School 2026! Six-month Toronto-based program Jan-Jun. Deadline Oct 15, 2025. Learn more: maytree.com/strengthenin...
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Strengthen your non-profit’s policy influence – apply to Maytree Policy School 2026! Six-month Toronto-based program Jan-Jun. Deadline Oct 15, 2025. Learn more: maytree.com/strengthenin...
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honor Survivors, families, and Indigenous communities and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools and other colonial systems. Let us pause to not only remember but also act.
Learn more and participate here – buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
Learn more and participate here – buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
September 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honor Survivors, families, and Indigenous communities and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools and other colonial systems. Let us pause to not only remember but also act.
Learn more and participate here – buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
Learn more and participate here – buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
Tomorrow, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we remember and honor the Indigenous peoples who have been impacted by the legacy of Residential Schools. Here are some ways to participate and learn more to commemorate this important day.
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buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
September 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Tomorrow, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we remember and honor the Indigenous peoples who have been impacted by the legacy of Residential Schools. Here are some ways to participate and learn more to commemorate this important day.
buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
buff.ly/NqQ8Hty
2025 marks 10 years since the release of TRC's 94 Calls to Action. How many of these have been implemented in the past 10 years? How many have not even started? CBC’s Beyond 94 gives up-to-date status reports on each call to action.
Learn more - buff.ly/VkDj4FE
#NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
Learn more - buff.ly/VkDj4FE
#NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
2025 marks 10 years since the release of TRC's 94 Calls to Action. How many of these have been implemented in the past 10 years? How many have not even started? CBC’s Beyond 94 gives up-to-date status reports on each call to action.
Learn more - buff.ly/VkDj4FE
#NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
Learn more - buff.ly/VkDj4FE
#NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
Recently, we launched our 2021–2025 Impact Report, and today we shine a spotlight on the frontline legal support that empowers renters in Ontario to claim their rights and stay housed. Explore our full 2021–2025 Impact Report to learn more: buff.ly/ty1rBXR
September 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Recently, we launched our 2021–2025 Impact Report, and today we shine a spotlight on the frontline legal support that empowers renters in Ontario to claim their rights and stay housed. Explore our full 2021–2025 Impact Report to learn more: buff.ly/ty1rBXR
The federal government recently launched Build Canada Homes, signalling renewed leadership on affordable housing. While this is a promising start, to truly tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, the agency must prioritize those in greatest housing need. Read our analysis: buff.ly/VV4e0Hs
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The federal government recently launched Build Canada Homes, signalling renewed leadership on affordable housing. While this is a promising start, to truly tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, the agency must prioritize those in greatest housing need. Read our analysis: buff.ly/VV4e0Hs