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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I was pleased to join First Nations leaders, rights-holders and partners at the Assembly of First Nations’4th National Climate Gathering. Our recent report with the AFN and today’s conversations made one thing clear: climate emergencies are also #housing and #HumanRights emergencies.

Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, Tribal Chief Tyrone McNeil and Grand Chief Linda Debassige.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Looking forward to joining tomorrow’s Community Land Trust Summit panel discussion on how we can ensure Canada’s next National Housing Strategy is grounded in rights-based commitments. –MJH ➡️ Registrations: site.pheedloop.com/event/CLTSum...

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Balanced Supply of Housing @bshnode.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The CLT summit is just around the corner! Join us in Ottawa later this month where we'll put the right to housing centre stage with Drs. Alexandra Flynn, @cwhitzman.bsky.social & @housinglogement.bsky.social as they discuss Canada’s next NHS. Grab your ticket before it sells out! buff.ly/1uoKuDm

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Were you part of Habitat I in 1976? As its 50th anniversary approaches, UN-Habitat is reconnecting with participants of Habitat I and the Habitat Forum in Vancouver to hear their memories and reflections. Were you there or know someone who was? 🔗Fill in the form: bit.ly/4qUEKNg

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔸 A rights-based approach to the Canada Housing Benefit: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u...

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔸 Building homes, upholding rights: A human rights approach to housing agreements: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u...

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔸 Rights-based intergovernmental agreements for the next National Housing Strategy: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u...

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This expert, evidence-based research provides federal decision-makers with valuable insight into what is working, what is not, and where urgent action is needed.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Canada’s current National Housing Strategy is set to end in 2027–2028, a decade after it was first enacted. As the government looks towards the Strategy’s renewal, now is an opportunity to build on lessons learned.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In case you missed it, the Federal Housing Advocate published a series of new reports aimed at the federal government, offering essential guidance on how it can strengthen its housing investments and programs.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Following a devastating wildfire season in 2025, the Housing Advocate, in partnership with the #AFN, launched joint research into the intersection of #ClimateChange, emergency management, and the #HumanRight to adequate housing.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Following the devastating 2025 wildfire season that impacted 134 First Nations and led to over 40,000 people evacuated, the report makes 10 Indigenous-led #recommendations to prioritize what First Nations need to protect their communities.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#News: In a report launched today, the Federal Housing Advocate and the #AFN are calling for new measures to better protect First Nations communities experiencing climate-driven emergencies and wildfires.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

➡️ Read the UHEI news release: www.canada.ca/en/housing-i... ➡️ Read more on what the Advocate heard about UHEI funding in Southern Ontario and her calls for permanent federal investments in human rights-based responses to encampments: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne... (5/5)

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New report recommends permanent federal investments in human rights-based responses to encampments | Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

That includes predictable funding to respond to encampments, permanent adequate housing, and support for the people experiencing homelessness. –MJH (4/5)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I am pleased that our calls to action helped to secure the UHEI’s initial round of funding from 2024-2026 and the one-year extension until 2027, and I continue to call on governments to work together towards long-term solutions. (3/5)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It is essential that these responses to encampments respect #HumanRights, meaningfully engage encampment residents, and allow people to live in safety and dignity. (2/5)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great to see that federal funding to support people living in encampments and experiencing #homelessness is beginning to roll out through the extended Unsheltered Homelessness and #Encampments Initiative (UHEI). (1/5)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

(2/3) Co-ops are not only essential for building communities, they also provide homes affordable to households with a variety of incomes. This program ensures that co-ops are also able to target people who need it the most.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Good news! Federal funding for rental supports in housing co-ops has been renewed for five years, securing stable, affordable housing for thousands of households. The tireless advocacy of CHF Canada, civil society and many advocates helped achieve this important support. (1/3)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

(3/3) The Minister and I agree that housing is essential to the safety and well-being of Canadians, and I look forward to continued collaboration to advance this fundamental right. -MJH

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

(2/3) I look forward to continued engagement to strengthen the renewed National Housing Strategy, improve access to affordable and non-market housing, and end homelessness, with firm targets and timelines.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to meet with @gregorrobertson.bsky.social, the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, to discuss the recommendations in my 2025–2026 Annual Report. (1/3)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The housing crisis affects every part of people's lives and is worsening barriers. A human rights-based approach offers a clear path forward. When governments engage directly with rights holders & design policies based on needs and outcomes for people, solutions become more effective & sustainable.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🔸 Building homes, upholding rights: A human rights approach to housing agreements: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u... 🔸 A rights-based approach to the Canada Housing Benefit: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u... (4/4)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This expert, evidence-based research provides federal decision-makers with valuable insight into what is working, what is not, and where urgent action is needed. 🔸 Rights-based intergovernmental agreements for the next National Housing Strategy: homelesshub.ca/wp-content/u... (3/4)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Advocate published a series of new reports aimed at the federal government, offering essential guidance on how it can strengthen its housing investments and programs. (1/4)

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Federal Housing Advocate’s annual report and its enclosed recommendations call for stronger action to uphold the right to housing and improve housing outcomes for everyone living in Canada.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As the current National Housing Strategy reaches the end of its cycle in 2027–2028 and a new strategy is being developed, Canada has the chance to reflect on the lessons of the past decade and chart a new path forward.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Finally, consult the #Neha Review Panel's recommendations. Neha emphasizes that upholding the right to housing requires sustained investment in Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate housing solutions that reflect the lived realities and governance of Indigenous Peoples ➡️ ow.ly/sZqx50ZiHYw

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

After the video, read more on the issue of #CoOpHousing in the Federal Housing Advocate's recent Annual Report. She recommends the funding continue & that the federal government work with co-op #housing partners to build a sustainable future for Canada’s co-ops ➡️ ow.ly/Ejv150ZiHUb

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The Federal Housing Advocate's 2025–2026 Annual Report | Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Read the Federal Housing Advocate's brief for the committee’s study on homelessness in Canada: www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Comm... See the HUMA study on Homelessness in Canada: www.ourcommons.ca/committees/e...

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Homelessness in Canada is a human rights crisis driven by systemic failures in housing, income, health, justice, and the impact of colonialism. The Federal Housing Advocate urges #HUMA to assess federal action through a human rights-based lens to address and prevent homelessness.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

MUST WATCH: CHFCanada’s video featuring co-op resident, Natalie sharing her story. Co-ops are essential providers of affordable housing in Canada. As the #Neha review panel reports recommend, they are key solutions to gendered homelessness for women & gender diverse people: ow.ly/XiVf50ZiHzl

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Canadian Human Rights Commission @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Tomorrow is Canadian #MulticulturalismDay. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the many cultures, languages, and traditions that shape #Canada. #Diversity is our strength. Let’s continue to make sure everyone is included, for a stronger Canada.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Also delighted to meet with partners from the City of Montreal, RAPSIM, FRAPRU and UN Habitat. -MJ ➡️ Check out the CQPI video (French only): youtu.be/twIk4O5T4o4?...

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CQPI - Changeons l'histoire. Prévenons l'itinérance.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Delighted to be back in Montreal to participate in the launch of CQPI’s proposal for legislative reforms to prevent homelessness. Congratulations to the CQPI team for developing a series of concrete and practical recommendations rooted in human rights.

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Last chance to share your feedback! The deadline to provide a written submission to the National Housing Council’s review panel on #AccessibleHousing is June 22! Make your submission here: nhc-cnl.ca/review-panel...

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National Housing Council - Shaping the future of housing in Canada through inclusion and participation

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

➡️ Check out @CHF Canada’s video featuring co-op resident Sharon, sharing her story about the importance of affordable housing and rental subsidies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VADk... (3/4)

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You Hold the Key: Sharon, Windmill Line Co-operative Homes

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In her latest annual report, the Federal Housing Advocate recommended the funding continue and that the federal government work with co-op housing partners to build a sustainable future for Canada’s co-ops. (2/4)

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You Hold the Key: Sharon, Windmill Line Co-operative Homes

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Co-ops are essential providers of affordable housing in Canada. But federal funding support is set to run out, putting thousands of households at risk. (1/4)

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You Hold the Key: Sharon, Windmill Line Co-operative Homes

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar. Sign up to join the discussion about the Waterloo ruling and what it means for homelessness and government accountability in Canada. 👇

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