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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Join the conversation and stay connected with us: www.instagram.com/housingright... #HousingRights #RightToHousing

Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We’re excited to share that the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) is now on Instagram! Follow us for stories, updates, and ways to take action to support renters and advance safe, secure, and affordable housing across Canada.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

For more on our recent advocacy in Ontario, see the following: - Policy submission on Bill 60: buff.ly/vHfIubu - Policy analysis of some of Ontario’s recent housing laws: buff.ly/ia6xk9i

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The Government of Ontario’s 2026 Budget Consultations survey takes just 3–5 minutes. Share your input by January 30 to help keep the right to housing a priority: buff.ly/nCZcV1o

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Many renters are struggling with high rents, few affordable homes, and insecure housing. Without strong renter protections, people in Ontario are at risk of losing their homes and experiencing homelessness.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Housing and homelessness in Ontario are at a crisis point, and your voice matters now more than ever. The Government of Ontario is developing its 2026 Budget, and this is your chance to share what matters most for safe, secure, and affordable housing.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Thank you to REST Centres for hosting CCHR at BYHES 2025 and for your leadership in advancing housing equity for Black youth.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Our Senior Legal Education Specialist, Bright Okenwa, facilitated breakout discussions on the Head Leasing Framework, where participants explored legal and regulatory considerations, equity, and community partnerships, identifying key barriers/strategies to advance housing solutions for Black youth.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

She emphasized the urgent need for Ontario to create more affordable housing, preserve existing options, prevent housing from being treated primarily as an investment, and recognize a range of alternative housing approaches.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Our Director of Policy, Research and Law Reform, Margaret Flynn, led a session on the Residential Tenancies Act and models of head leasing, sharing insights on legal frameworks, equity considerations, and how policy shapes housing opportunities for Black youth.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

This past November, we had the privilege of presenting and facilitating at the Black Youth Housing Equity Summit (BYHES) 2025, hosted by REST Centres.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

In Ontario, we offer hands-on training for tenants, frontline workers, and community partners. Covering the Residential Tenancies Act, Human Rights Code, and other laws, our work teaches practical strategies to prevent eviction and protect the right to housing. Book a training today: buff.ly/j7TDLnT

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Education & Training on the Right to Housing

Training and educational opportunities on the right to housing, and how it can be protected and claimed.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

At CCHR, we provide a wide range of resources to support renters across Canada. From practical guides and toolkits to comprehensive legal information, these materials help tenants navigate housing challenges, protect their homes, and make informed decisions. Explore our resources: buff.ly/F7dHuSO

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

On this International Day of Education, we reaffirm that education and housing are fundamental human rights. Access to knowledge empowers renters to understand and assert their rights, helping them secure safe, stable homes.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

In a new commentary, Margaret Flynn, Director of Policy & Law Reform, CCHR; Anne-Rachelle Boulanger, Policy Analyst, HIV Legal Network; and Douglas Kwan, Director of Advocacy & Legal Services, ACTO, examine how provincial policies are deepening the housing and toxic drug crises: buff.ly/RgT6gjZ

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Explore AMO’s full report for the full picture and recommended actions: buff.ly/avFLyzB Read our analysis of some of Ontario's recent housing laws, their impact on encampment residents and renters, and our recommendations: buff.ly/3KOdXcT

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

More coordinated action from federal, provincial, and municipal governments is needed to address this systemic crisis. This includes providing immediate support to renters and people experiencing homelessness, building and protecting deeply affordable housing, and upholding housing as a human right.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

These encampments highlight a worsening homelessness crisis across Ontario, growing fastest in rural and northern communities, with Indigenous people disproportionately impacted.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Thousands of people in Ontario are living in encampments, facing unsafe and unstable conditions every day. According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)’s 2025 Homelessness Report Update, nearly 2,000 encampments now exist across Ontario, a 43% increase since 2023.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A new study from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning finds that financialized landlords apply to evict Black renters at disproportionately high rates. Explore the full study: buff.ly/ccfUwK0

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

In December, CCHR joined Toronto ACORN, Don Valley Community Legal Services, and former Toronto City Councillor Janet Davis to support tenants at 500 Dawes Road in Toronto as they took collective legal action at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) against unsafe, poorly maintained housing.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The Government of Ontario is proposing to pause inclusionary zoning in Toronto, Mississauga, and Kitchener until 2027, delaying the delivery of affordable housing in high-demand areas. You can make your voice heard. Share your feedback by Monday, January 19: buff.ly/BGUtCOx

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

According to AMO’s 2025 Homelessness Report Update, nearly 85,000 people in Ontario are experiencing homelessness. Immediate and coordinated action from federal, provincial, and municipal governments is essential to prevent this crisis from escalating. Read AMO’s full report: buff.ly/lgkttP8

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Homelessness is rising across Ontario, and municipalities are feeling the strain. The 2025 Homelessness Report Update, released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to address this growing crisis. Read the report: buff.ly/lgkttP8

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Homelessness Crisis in Ontario Continues to Worsen | AMO

New AMO data shows that 85,000 Ontarians were homeless in 2025, growing more than 8% since the release of our original groundbreaking report on homelessness one year ago

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Want to use your legal expertise to advance the right to housing? We’re seeking a Lawyer to provide legal advice and representation to tenants, advocate for housing rights, lead dispute resolution and mediation, and support public education and community engagement initiatives. buff.ly/cQGIgDu

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

In Nov., CCHR joined the City of Toronto’s National Housing Week panel on the renovictions bylaw. Our Director of Client Services, Lee Webb, spoke with experts from the City, TMU, and Don Valley Community Legal Services about how the bylaw strengthens renter protections and the impact of Bill 60.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Are you a tenant in Ontario concerned about how Bill 60 affects your housing rights? Our new guide provides an overview of major expected changes, what remains unchanged, and the key details you need to know. Download our guide today: buff.ly/F1omV2P #TenantRights #Bill60

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Renters in Alberta are facing a housing crisis. Expanding supply alone hasn’t solved the problem. Yutaka Dirks, our Senior Policy & Outreach Advisor, explains to Ricochet Media that much of the National Housing Strategy’s funding hasn’t helped people who can’t afford market rents: buff.ly/s527x8y

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights! As 2026 begins, we look forward to continuing our work to make safe, secure, and affordable housing a reality for all in Canada. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

This year, thousands of renters had somewhere to turn for information, legal guidance & advocacy. That work is possible because of community support and it continues because people choose to stand up for housing rights. Continuing support our work here: buff.ly/VT80F8J

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Housing rights work requires long-term commitment. Building on over 40 years of experience, our strategic plan outlines how we’re advancing housing as a human right - with a focus on lasting impact, accountability and systems-level change. Read the plan: buff.ly/GYp7y7M

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights! As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank you for standing with us this year. Your support helps advance the right to housing for everyone across Canada. Wishing you a joyful and festive holiday season!

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Knowing your rights and documenting what’s happening can make a real difference. In our latest Five Questions for Change, Julie Matheson, lawyer at the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, shares practical advice for renters. Read the full interview here - buff.ly/wC2JaHQ

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Winter raises an important question for renters across Ontario: who is responsible for clearing snow and ice at rental properties? Lee Webb, our Director of Client Services, explains the answer to NOW Toronto. Read the full article: buff.ly/YIhzr6n

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by rental rules & eviction processes? Bill 60 brings important changes that could affect how quickly issues move at the LTB. Here is a guide to help tenants in Ontario gain insights on their rights under Bill 60. Read here: buff.ly/2rI3IZN

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Several of our printable resources for renters in Ontario are now available in Arabic, Russian, and Ukrainian. These guides explain the basics of rental housing laws in Ontario and are designed to help you understand your rights. Download the resources at: buff.ly/5BsdjZO

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Toronto is facing an ongoing housing/homelessness crisis, and multi-tenant houses (MTHs) remain one of the only deeply affordable options for renters. We recently submitted recommendations to the City, supporting Right to Housing Toronto’s advocacy to strengthen the MTH framework: buff.ly/Ge9zvDH

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On Human Rights Day, a reminder: The housing crisis is a human rights crisis. Read our reflection on what needs to change in 2025: buff.ly/xoUQup5 #HumanRights #RightToHousing

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Recently, we had the privilege of participating in the second annual Indigenous housing provider capacity-building event, hosted by the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc (NICHI). Together with our partners, we’re committed to advancing the right to housing for everyone across Canada.

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

On the National Day of Remembrance for Violence Against Women, we honour lives lost and highlight the Neha Review findings: 250 witnesses, including women, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people, shared how housing affects safety and healing. buff.ly/PP26sdL

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We recently joined nearly 200 organizations across Ontario calling on the Government of Ontario to create a poverty reduction strategy built on evidence, lived experience, and dignity. Read the letter here: buff.ly/DciPlif

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

New rules to stop unfair rent increases were highlighted in the recent Manitoba Throne Speech. Yutaka Dirks, our Senior Policy & Outreach Advisor, spoke with 680 CJOB Radio about what these changes could mean for renters. Listen to the segment (Nov. 18, 4 pm, 12 min 45 sec): buff.ly/bnuAGuj

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm that people with disabilities have the right to safe, accessible, and affordable housing. Explore our comprehensive annotated bibliography, Literature on the Right to Housing for Disabled People: buff.ly/8n3cTqE

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your support gives renters hope when they have nowhere else to turn. Every day, people reach out to us because they’re in crisis. Your gift ensures renters can access free legal guidance, challenge unfair evictions, and assert their rights. Give now: buff.ly/1NuZVR5

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

On National Housing Day, we reflected on this year’s progress, challenges, and opportunities in advancing the right to housing in Canada. Today, we are proud to unveil our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, charting a bold path forward to create lasting impact. Explore our strategic plan: buff.ly/IuNal34

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) @housingrightsca.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

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:

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Toronto Takes Action: Developing the Renovictions Bylaw

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