CHRA Takes St. John’s: 2026 Congress wrap-up 14 May 2026 Leah Blunden, Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement From April 20-22, we hosted approximately 650 attendees, speakers, tradeshow exhibitors, and sponsors for the 2026 CHRA Congress in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Congress attendance has been steadily increasing since we returned to in-person events in…

More Than Modular (and Way More Than I Knew) 30 Apr 2026 Mel Willerth, Senior Manager of Education, CHRA and CIH Canada During the month of February, we had the honour hosting a four-part education series in collaboration with Cahdco, the University of New Brunswick, CIH Canada, and many organizations and experts who came in…

A New Chapter for Housing Professionals 09 Apr 2026 Guest Author This post was written by Meghan Hollett, 2024-2025 cohort, Housing Professionals Mentorship Program participant.   Working in the housing sector, we know that housing is complex and constantly evolving. While quick solutions are appealing, real progress comes from engaging with others and sharing new…

Let’s Talk about C-20 19 Mar 2026 Kenneth Milner, Director of Policy & Government Relations On February 5, 2026, the federal government tabled Bill C-20, the Build Canada Homes Act. For those of us who have been watching this new agency form, this is a significant moment. It means Build Canada Homes (BCH) is now…

The 2026 CHRA Congress: St. John’s takeover! 05 Mar 2026 Leah Blunden, Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement We’re just six weeks away from the 2026 CHRA Congress, where close to 600 housers will take over downtown St. John’s! This year, we’re adding some new events and changing up some old favourites. We’re so…

Affordable Housing Revolving Fund: Addressing an Early Stage of Development to Accelerate Affordable Rental Projects 19 Feb 2026 Guest Author This post was written by WoodGreen Affordable housing continues to be a top priority across all levels of government in 2026. In the Greater Toronto Area, rental demand is projected to grow by 232,000 households…

Reflections on Inclusive, Purposeful Leadership with Shaun Simms 05 Feb 2026 Vena Beckford, Director of Indigenous Housing Policy and Programs For more than three decades, Shaun Simms has worked at the intersection of people, policy, and purpose in community housing. From frontline roles to national leadership, her career reflects a deep belief in housing as…

BumbleBee Initiative: A collaborative model for scaling supportive housing 22 Jan 2026 Guest Author This post was written by Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Finding a stable home is challenging for anyone in today’s housing market, but for people with complex health or social needs, the barriers are even greater. Long waitlists, rising rents, and fragmented…

Affordable housing and homelessness in Helsinki, Finland 08 Jan 2026 Guest Author By Nick Falvo, PhD I recently organized a study tour of Helsinki, in partnership with the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association and the Chartered Institute of Housing Canada. Its focus was on affordable housing and homelessness in a country that has almost completely…

What a Year! CHRA Looks Back on 2025 18 Dec 2025 Leah Blunden, Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement 2025 has been one for the books; a federal election, Build Canada Homes, our largest Congress and Housing on the Hill Day since we returned to in-person events, and so much more. Join us as…