Kelowna adding 60 #tinyhomes on city land. A non-profit will run the community of 70-square-foot homes #housing #housingcrisis @CMHC_ca @BCNPHA @GenSqueeze @SeanFraserMP @moresochousing @BSHNode globalnews.ca/news/10139294/…

As BC prepares to pass 4 pieces of legislation to add rental #housing , expert Andy Yan says he has major questions about tenant protection & what happens when existing buildings are torn down to build new ones @CMHC_ca @Ayan604 @BSHNode @airp_vabe vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/11/29/bc-…

Newfoundland and Labrador govt announces task force on #homelessness , amid complaints it’s not doing enough to halt crisis that includes tent encampment in prominent St. John's park #housing @CMHC_ca @SeanFraserMP @moresochousing cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…

Our gov'ts withdrawal from their role in regulating & investing in housing from the 1980s has directly contributed to the current affordable housing crisis & surge in homelessness rates. It's high time for them to step up. Learn more⬇️ housingrightscanada.com/canadas-renter…

CHC Director Dr. Damian Collins recently offered his expert opinion on a forthcoming court case regarding homeless encampments in Edmonton. To read his affidavit, click here: static1.squarespace.com/static/55de865… @CHEC_CCRL

Saskatoon & Regina are quickly amending bylaws to get millions in fed #housing $. The plan is to build more apt units/multiplexes in existing neighbourhoods rather than continuing to build outward @SeanFraserMP @CMHC_ca @FCM_online @BSHNode @GenSqueeze cbc.ca/news/canada/sa…

Some great resources including Alexandra Flynn from @ubcHART on encampments twitter.com/chec_ccrl/stat…

Pomeroy reminds us that Ministers at every level of government are part of the solution, and calls for the feds to work with provinces & territories to review rent regulations - particularly to implement vacancy control.

⏰Today's hearing on the financialization of housing just began with Steve Pomeroy speaking to the nature of the problem: "it's... an investigation of serious concerns about escalating rents & declining affordability in the rental sector." 📺Tune in now! nhc-cnl.can.chime.live/app/module?id=…

Canada has a “trillion-dollar” #housing crisis, and the federal government must “go bold” in fixing it. Read more in our recent newsletter: tinyurl.com/2vepkt7d Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest in housing issues and research: eepurl.com/gIHxJL

Today is #NationalHousingDay. Co-op housing is a key part of the solution to the housing crisis, offering affordability, security of tenure and community connection. Learn more about how we’re working towards a vision of #CoopHousingForAll ➡ chfcanada.coop/vision-co-op-h…

Take action this #NationalHousingDay! Renters deserve fair rents & basic protections to live in #SecureHomes. Join us in urging your government to step up and implement strong rent regulation to protect renters. Send a letter now. ➤ housingrightscanada.com/secure-homes/

This #NationalHousingDay: Those disproportionately affected by the housing crisis in 🇨🇦 are falling further behind. The federal government needs to urgently take the lead on creating housing that prioritizes people's human right to housing over profit.➡️bit.ly/3GbKtaV

BC’s new #housing measures would give province authority of local planning depts, raising eyebrows among experts who wonder if prov has expertise to pull it off #bcpoli ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ @fcm ⁦@BSHNode⁩ ⁦@UrbanHealthProf⁩ ⁦@CHRA_ACHRU⁩ theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/va…

@Jimgurnett with @ECOHH_ refers to our campaign and the need for a min of 50,000 net new rent-geared-to-income social #housing units per year, over 10 years in a Global News interview. Watch the full clip here: tinyurl.com/wmwvurv8

From the @CRDCN community, warmest thank yous to (L-R) Dan Silver @UofT , Josée Begin @StatCan_eng @StatCan_fra, Jim Dunn @CHEC_CCRL @McMasterU, Ima Okonny @ImaOkonny @ESDC_GC and Aled Ab Iorwerth @CMHC_ca #CRDCN2023RCCDR

Happy #NationalHousingDay! We’re releasing our final evaluation report on HART's outcomes. These findings, collected from key stakeholders and users of the HART Tools, cover our current activity and how we should plan for the future. 🧵 Full report here: hart.ubc.ca/wp-content/upl…

We agree. Taking the housing crisis seriously means taking bold action now. Funds allocated for 2025 won't produce housing until 2028. vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/11/21/fis…

Re: Fall Economic Statement The $1 billion in direct funding earmarked for "affordable" housing built by public and non-profit sectors is a drop in the bucket compared to what is needed. Endorse our call to action for change: tinyurl.com/4aa3yzeh #nationalhousingday

@CHEC_CCRL @HOME_RL_UNB @BSHNode @canada_housing @airp_vabe @ccpa @CHRA_ACHRU Housing is top priority for the majority of Canadians, yet look at the poor little snail, while Old Age Security remains the elephant. In fact, OAS ALONE accounts for 2/3 of federal deficits, leaving big debts for future generations!! gensqueeze.ca/budget_all_gen…

#NationalRightToHousingDay What would it take to end homelessness in Canada? twitter.com/homelesshub/st…

On National Housing Day and a day after the fall economic statement, we call for all levels of government to act now to provide housing, starting with those who are most vulnerable. 2028 is simply too late. #nationalhousingday mailchi.mp/chec-ccrl/we-c…

CHEC Industry Prof Steve Pomeroy says #housing measures in fed econ update dont help current crisis because $ doesn’t flow til 2025 & it takes 3yrs more for finished homes ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ ⁦@FCM_online⁩ ⁦@SeanFraserMP⁩ ⁦@GenSqueeze⁩ mms.tveyes.com/mediaview/?U3R…

Just in time for the Fall Economic Statement, I talk about some bold moves the federal government could take. @ubcHART @CHEC_CCRL @CHRA_ACHRU twitter.com/irpp/status/17…

Faced with growing #homeless #encampments , London, Ont., tries hospitality instead of hostility. Mayor says it’s “pragmatic” because desperate people may turn to crime #housing ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ @ONPHA ⁦@FCM_online⁩ ⁦@ACORNCanada⁩ ⁦⁦ theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

We're live at #HousingCentral here in Vancouver, kicking off with How to Home: Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis with @CWhitzman

The fall fiscal update, to be presented Tuesday by fed finance minister, includes $billions for #affordablehousing , says govt source ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ ⁦@FCM_online⁩ ⁦@moresochousing⁩ ⁦@CHRA_ACHRU⁩ ⁦@R2HNetwork⁩ ⁦@GenSqueeze⁩ cbc.ca/news/politics/…

If your parents are homeowners, you’re 2x as likely to own home as those w’out generational stake in #housing mkt, says new Statistics Canada analysis on “Bank of Mom and Dad” ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ ⁦@CHRA_ACHRU⁩ ⁦@CIHhousing⁩ ⁦@GenSqueeze⁩ stocks.apple.com/AoFkSFdiqSDG0I…

Federal housing minister floats Airbnb crackdown to boost long-term rental supply - CBC News #housing ⁦@CMHC_ca⁩ ⁦@CHRA_ACHRU⁩ ⁦@R2HNetwork⁩ ⁦@ACORNCanada⁩ ⁦@BSHNode⁩ ⁦@UrbanHealthProf⁩ ⁦@moresochousing⁩ stocks.apple.com/A7d0x09hMRueVz…

Join the call for government action on social housing and human rights! Endorse the campaign and sign up for tomorrow’s virtual launch at 1:30 pm ET. Endorse the campaign: tinyurl.com/4aa3yzeh Sign up for the launch: tinyurl.com/yc56bpjf