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Nowhere to go: Gender-based violence and housing insecurity in Ontario

28 Nov 2023 – The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is conducting a research project to address the knowledge gap that exists in Canada about housing and gender-based violence (GBV), in order to inform policy recommendations that offer pathways to housing security for women and gender-diverse people who have been impacted by GBV.

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Secure Homes for Renters: Why Your Support Matters

27 Nov 2023 – We’re working toward a future where every Canadian has access to a secure and affordable place to call home. Please consider supporting our work by making a donation today. Together, we can create a Canada where secure homes for renters are not a privilege but a fundamental right.

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Hits and misses on affordability for renters in the 2023 federal Fall Economic Statement

23 Nov 2023 – On November 21, 2023, the federal government released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES), which included announcements of several new housing initiatives. While these initiatives are welcome, a lot more is needed to address the housing crisis and realize the right to housing for everyone in Canada. Here we highlight what the major housing announcements in the government’s 2023 FES means for affordable rental housing.

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“Sorry, it’s rented.” Measuring discrimination against newcomers in Toronto’s rental housing market

Our 2022 discrimination audit report examines the level of discrimination faced by newcomers in Toronto’s rental market, and how race, gender and parental status increases the likelihood of discrimination when searching for rental housing.

The Tenant Leaders’ Toolbox: Resources for Housing Rights Advocacy

This toolbox provides a list of practical resources to support your leadership and advocacy work, with tools to increase your understanding of the right to housing in Canada.