Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to mark National Housing Day.
B.C. Premier’s statement on National Housing Day
Statement: Ontario Marks National Housing Day with Partnership, Progress and a Renewed Commitment to Support Vulnerable People
Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, issued the following statement marking National Housing Day.
Statement from CMHC on National Housing Day
CMHC issued the following statement marking National Housing Day.
In The News: November 13-19, 2020
Here Comes the Sweet Grass Patrol November 16, 2020 As winter arrives, a new Indigenous-led effort is helping people living on Vancouver’s streets find housing and help. https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/11/17/Sweet-Grass-Patrol/
In The News: November 6-12, 2020
Programs rooted in heritage helping Indigenous men succeed November 12, 2020 Na-Me-Res has been offering emergency shelter to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness or addiction since 1985. Over the course of 35 years, they’ve added transitional housing to their services and launched several programs rooted in Indigenous heritage to help men in the vulnerable community get back on their feet through reconnecting with their culture. https://toronto.citynews.ca/2020/11/12/programs-rooted-in-heritage-helping-indigenous-men-succeed/
In The News: October 30 – November 5, 2020
N.L. takes first step toward basic income as NDP motion passes in legislature November 3, 2020 Basic income can take various forms, but the underlying principle remains the same: that each resident of a specific jurisdiction unconditionally receives a minimum amount of money each year to live on. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-basic-income-committee-1.5786372
In The News: October 23-29, 2020
15 Canadian cities to share $500M for rapid housing amid coronavirus: feds October 27, 2020 The announcement comes a month after the federal government said $1 billion will be going towards the Rapid Housing Initiative to help address the urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians. The goal is to create 3,000 more affordable housing units. https://globalnews.ca/news/7424856/canadian-cities-rapid-housing-coronavirus/
ONTARIO NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Helps Protect Most Vulnerable People Across the Province
The provincial funding is part of the government's $510 million investment to help protect the health and safety of the province's most vulnerable people. Funding will be delivered through the Social Services Relief Fund and will be used to support homeless shelters, create or renovate more than 1,500 housing units and expand rent support programs.
CHRA Indigenous Caucus launches campaign for a “For Indigenous By Indigenous” National Housing Strategy
"To build better housing and stronger communities, Indigenous voices need to be front and centre. Follow along as we share our vision for a National Urban, Rural and Northern Housing Strategy."
In The News: October 16-22, 2020
Vancouver Targets People Who Live in RVs and Vans Near Strathcona Park October 17, 2020 The decision comes less than a week after city council voted to spend $30 million to buy or lease hotels, apartment buildings and single-room occupancies to quickly house homeless people in the city, including the approximately 200 residents of a tent city at Strathcona Park. https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/10/17/Vancouver-RV-Enforcement/
The Indigenous Homelessness Circle 