Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR)
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Advancing the #Right2Housing so that everyone has an adequate, accessible and affordable place to call home.
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the new federal government on their election victory. The housing crisis remains a top concern for millions of people across Canada, and we look forward to working with the new federal government to advance the right to housing for all.
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
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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
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
The housing crisis is a human rights crisis.
Read our reflection on what needs to change in 2025:
buff.ly/xoUQup5
#HumanRights #RightToHousing
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
The housing crisis is a human rights crisis.
Read our reflection on what needs to change in 2025:
buff.ly/xoUQup5
#HumanRights #RightToHousing
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.
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
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
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
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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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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:
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
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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
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
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
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:
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
Toronto Takes Action: Developing the Renovictions Bylaw
Toronto Takes Action: Developing the Renovictions Bylaw
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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:
📅 Tue, Nov 25
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 YWCA Toronto, 87 Elm St.
Register:
Today, Nov. 22, we mark the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a time to remember that housing is a fundamental human right. Yesterday, we shared our reflection on this year’s wins, misses and what’s next for the right to housing in Canada. In case you missed it, read it here: buff.ly/FCPramy
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, Nov. 22, we mark the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a time to remember that housing is a fundamental human right. Yesterday, we shared our reflection on this year’s wins, misses and what’s next for the right to housing in Canada. In case you missed it, read it here: buff.ly/FCPramy
Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
Toronto Life reports that Torontonians need to earn $86K/year to rent a 1-bedroom apartment. Our Acting Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas, calls for expansion of affordable and non-market housing, stronger renter protections and increased support for the not-for-profit housing. buff.ly/1vekD8o
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Toronto Life reports that Torontonians need to earn $86K/year to rent a 1-bedroom apartment. Our Acting Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas, calls for expansion of affordable and non-market housing, stronger renter protections and increased support for the not-for-profit housing. buff.ly/1vekD8o
Budget 2025 includes some critical, previously announced affordable housing commitments, but significant gaps continue to leave renters and people experiencing homelessness at risk. Learn more about the key priorities missing from the budget: buff.ly/Cq1WNSa
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Budget 2025 includes some critical, previously announced affordable housing commitments, but significant gaps continue to leave renters and people experiencing homelessness at risk. Learn more about the key priorities missing from the budget: buff.ly/Cq1WNSa
Renters in Manitoba are getting hit with steep increases thanks to rent control loopholes.
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
Opinion: Rent control loopholes must be dealt with
Amid an affordable housing and homelessness crisis, why has the provincial government gone back on its word to “make life more affordable for renters?”
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Renters in Manitoba are getting hit with steep increases thanks to rent control loopholes.
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
New builds and AGIs are leaving thousands unprotected.
We need real protections now.
buff.ly/NwpcSJt
Beyond the numbers are people—renters, families, and communities struggling to find or keep a home. Budget 2025 was a missed chance to turn the tide on Canada’s housing crisis.
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Beyond the numbers are people—renters, families, and communities struggling to find or keep a home. Budget 2025 was a missed chance to turn the tide on Canada’s housing crisis.
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Here’s what’s missing: buff.ly/Chxxdwg
#RightToHousing #Budget2025
Unaffordability. Unemployment. Job Losses. Homelessness. Ontario can't afford mass evictions, too!
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Unaffordability. Unemployment. Job Losses. Homelessness. Ontario can't afford mass evictions, too!
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
We've joined 134 organizations working across Ontario to demand that Premier Ford protect renters and repeal #Bill60.
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Finland’s commitment to social housing is the foundation of its successful Housing First approach. What can Canada learn? Join SHHR for a webinar that explores the Finnish approach to ensure housing for all. tinyurl.com/yc2zpysj @moresochousing
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Finland’s commitment to social housing is the foundation of its successful Housing First approach. What can Canada learn? Join SHHR for a webinar that explores the Finnish approach to ensure housing for all. tinyurl.com/yc2zpysj @moresochousing
Is Canada’s housing policy really delivering for people?
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Is Canada’s housing policy really delivering for people?
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
A new report from the National Housing Council (NHC) says we need a rights-based approach to measure what truly matters — outcomes for people, not just numbers.
Read the report here - nhc-cnl.ca/publications...
#Right2Housing #HousingPolicy
As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, our communities urgently need solutions that are evidence- and human rights-based. On October 28–30, join CCHR at the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness (CAEH25) in Montréal! Learn more about our sessions we're leading at: buff.ly/viuSaTG
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, our communities urgently need solutions that are evidence- and human rights-based. On October 28–30, join CCHR at the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness (CAEH25) in Montréal! Learn more about our sessions we're leading at: buff.ly/viuSaTG
1.6M renters in BC are living with the impact of a worsening housing crisis. First United’s new platform outlines practical reforms for fairness, inclusion, and rent stability.
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Law Reform - FIRST UNITED
We are working to change housing laws and policies in BC that will prevent eviction, displacement, and homelessness.
firstunited.ca
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1.6M renters in BC are living with the impact of a worsening housing crisis. First United’s new platform outlines practical reforms for fairness, inclusion, and rent stability.
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli
Read more - buff.ly/C9awXTs
#TenantsRights #BCPoli