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I was pleased to join researchers, community partners and people with lived experience at the #OttawaU Forum on Homelessness and Community-Engaged Research. These exchanges remind us how essential it is to bring diverse voices together to shape lasting solutions to #homelessness. –MJH
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I was pleased to join researchers, community partners and people with lived experience at the #OttawaU Forum on Homelessness and Community-Engaged Research. These exchanges remind us how essential it is to bring diverse voices together to shape lasting solutions to #homelessness. –MJH
NEWS: In a new report published today, the Federal Housing Advocate is recommending permanent federal investments in human rights-based responses to #encampments. Consult the full news release ➡️ www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NEWS: In a new report published today, the Federal Housing Advocate is recommending permanent federal investments in human rights-based responses to #encampments. Consult the full news release ➡️ www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...
As we mark #NationalHousingDay, it is a reminder that adequate, accessible, safe and affordable housing is a human right. Yet for many in Canada, particularly people with disabilities, this right remains unmet.
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As we mark #NationalHousingDay, it is a reminder that adequate, accessible, safe and affordable housing is a human right. Yet for many in Canada, particularly people with disabilities, this right remains unmet.
We need to build more housing that will meet people's needs today, and in the future.
If housing is designed with these considerations in mind from the start, it costs less money and is easier to retrofit when people’s needs change – whether that’s ageing in place or acquiring a disability.
If housing is designed with these considerations in mind from the start, it costs less money and is easier to retrofit when people’s needs change – whether that’s ageing in place or acquiring a disability.
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We need to build more housing that will meet people's needs today, and in the future.
If housing is designed with these considerations in mind from the start, it costs less money and is easier to retrofit when people’s needs change – whether that’s ageing in place or acquiring a disability.
If housing is designed with these considerations in mind from the start, it costs less money and is easier to retrofit when people’s needs change – whether that’s ageing in place or acquiring a disability.
In Canada, over 8 million people aged 15 and older live with a disability. And everyone’s abilities evolve over time and as we grow older.
Building more accessible housing is part of meeting Canada’s #HumanRights obligations. #Accessible housing matters to us all. 🌐
#NationalHousingDay
Building more accessible housing is part of meeting Canada’s #HumanRights obligations. #Accessible housing matters to us all. 🌐
#NationalHousingDay
November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In Canada, over 8 million people aged 15 and older live with a disability. And everyone’s abilities evolve over time and as we grow older.
Building more accessible housing is part of meeting Canada’s #HumanRights obligations. #Accessible housing matters to us all. 🌐
#NationalHousingDay
Building more accessible housing is part of meeting Canada’s #HumanRights obligations. #Accessible housing matters to us all. 🌐
#NationalHousingDay
Building accessible housing must be a priority. And housing policy plays a key role. 📜
The federal government is about to make a historic investment in non-market and supportive housing through the Build Canada Homes agency.
The federal government is about to make a historic investment in non-market and supportive housing through the Build Canada Homes agency.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Building accessible housing must be a priority. And housing policy plays a key role. 📜
The federal government is about to make a historic investment in non-market and supportive housing through the Build Canada Homes agency.
The federal government is about to make a historic investment in non-market and supportive housing through the Build Canada Homes agency.
#NationalHousingDay is Nov. 22. Follow along all week as we highlight accessible housing in Canada. 🏡
Both housing and accessibility are fundamental to human rights.
Inclusion makes us stronger.
#NHD
Both housing and accessibility are fundamental to human rights.
Inclusion makes us stronger.
#NHD
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#NationalHousingDay is Nov. 22. Follow along all week as we highlight accessible housing in Canada. 🏡
Both housing and accessibility are fundamental to human rights.
Inclusion makes us stronger.
#NHD
Both housing and accessibility are fundamental to human rights.
Inclusion makes us stronger.
#NHD
I was pleased to present at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness conference this week alongside Caroline Leblanc. Great discussion about accountability, meaningful engagement, and the right to adequate housing. Thank you all for the rich discussions! –MJH #CAEH25
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I was pleased to present at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness conference this week alongside Caroline Leblanc. Great discussion about accountability, meaningful engagement, and the right to adequate housing. Thank you all for the rich discussions! –MJH #CAEH25
On #WorldHomelessDay, we renew our call to end homelessness and uphold the rights and dignity of people experiencing it.
Today, we’re shining a light on the urgent issue of #encampments in Canada. Meaningful engagement with residents is key to finding lasting, human rights-based solutions.
Today, we’re shining a light on the urgent issue of #encampments in Canada. Meaningful engagement with residents is key to finding lasting, human rights-based solutions.
October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On #WorldHomelessDay, we renew our call to end homelessness and uphold the rights and dignity of people experiencing it.
Today, we’re shining a light on the urgent issue of #encampments in Canada. Meaningful engagement with residents is key to finding lasting, human rights-based solutions.
Today, we’re shining a light on the urgent issue of #encampments in Canada. Meaningful engagement with residents is key to finding lasting, human rights-based solutions.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Last week, I visited Cambridge, Kitchener, London, Hamilton and Toronto to hear from people on the ground about the homelessness crisis and learn how governments are responding to encampments since the release of my report and recommendations in February 2024.
October 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Last week, I visited Cambridge, Kitchener, London, Hamilton and Toronto to hear from people on the ground about the homelessness crisis and learn how governments are responding to encampments since the release of my report and recommendations in February 2024.
Very pleased to meet with the #Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to share the experience and concerns of people with lived experience of homelessness. I look forward to staying in touch and working together to protect human rights. –MJH
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Very pleased to meet with the #Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to share the experience and concerns of people with lived experience of homelessness. I look forward to staying in touch and working together to protect human rights. –MJH
Yesterday, I visited #Cambridge and #Kitchener, Ontario. I heard about the challenges experienced by people living in #encampments and organizations that support them.
September 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yesterday, I visited #Cambridge and #Kitchener, Ontario. I heard about the challenges experienced by people living in #encampments and organizations that support them.
#News: A new report shows it would take Canada 1,000 years to eliminate #homelessness and core housing need at the current pace of building affordable homes.
September 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#News: A new report shows it would take Canada 1,000 years to eliminate #homelessness and core housing need at the current pace of building affordable homes.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Eight years into Canada’s National Housing Strategy, the crisis is worse. A new article by CMHC suggests repeating old mistakes and ignores clear evidence that public money must go toward non-market housing to restore affordability for those most in need of a home.
August 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Eight years into Canada’s National Housing Strategy, the crisis is worse. A new article by CMHC suggests repeating old mistakes and ignores clear evidence that public money must go toward non-market housing to restore affordability for those most in need of a home.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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