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CHRA is a member-based organization that represents organizations, municipalities, and individuals from every Canadian province and territory. We believe in housing for all and work to strengthen the community housing sector through advocacy, research, partnership, and member services.

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We recognize it takes all kinds and types of people and organizations to advance affordable housing and eliminate homelessness. Your membership plays a key role in strengthening the community housing and homelessness sector. Our team is looking forward to serving you through advocacy, knowledge dissemination, networking opportunities, events and much more!

CHRA brings the affordable housing sector together to accomplish what cannot be done individually. Together we make a difference!

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CHRA's work is made possible through the support of our members, partners, and sponsors.

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CHRA News

CHRA Applauds Federal Budget’s Investment in Non-Market Community Housing

Nov 4, 2025

(November 4, 2025) – The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) welcomes the new investments…

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CHRA applauds Minister Gregor Robertson’s announcement of additional loan funds for the Affordable Housing Fund

Oct 15, 2025

CHRA applauds Minister Gregor Robertson’s announcement of additional loan funds for the Affordable Housing Fund.…

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CHRA’s recommendations for Budget 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Canada’s housing crisis demands urgent action. On October 1, 2025, CHRA sent a letter to…

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Acknowledging the Land on Which We Live

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association acknowledges that our offices, located in Ottawa, are on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial. Further, CHRA respects and affirms the inherent and Treaty Rights of all Indigenous Peoples across this land.