Celebrating our sector: The 2023 CHRA National Award winners!
On April 19, 2023, CHRA was proud to honour the 2023 National Award winners during the President’s Reception and Dinner at the CHRA National Congress in Winnipeg.
Read MoreHighlights from the 2023 CHRA National Congress in Winnipeg
Highlights from the 2023 CHRA National Congress in Winnipeg 11 May 2023 Leah Blunden, Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement From April 17-20, we welcomed over 500 attendees to our 55th Annual National Congress on Housing and Homelessness in Winnipeg with our event partner the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA). This was our first…
Read MoreCHRA’s Blueprint for Housing: Eliminating homelessness and strengthening supportive housing
CHRA’s Blueprint for Housing: Eliminating homelessness and strengthening supportive housing 27 Apr 2023 CHRA staff CHRA’s Blueprint for Housing is an extensive policy document that will help inform CHRA’s advocacy efforts over the coming decade as we work towards our goal of ensuring that all who live in Canada have access to safe, affordable, appropriate…
Read MoreHalf Measures and Missed Opportunities: CHRA’s response to Budget 2023
Half Measures and Missed Opportunities: CHRA’s response to Budget 2023 06 Apr 2023 CHRA staff It’s no secret that Canada is facing a period of economic uncertainty. People in communities across the country are struggling with the rising cost of living – and the high cost of housing is at the core of the issue.…
Read MorePre-Budget Advocacy Update
Pre-Budget Advocacy Update 23 Mar 2023 Jacob Gorenkoff, Director, Policy & Government Relations CHRA members work tirelessly every day to ensure a future where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. Our team has been hard at work advocating for policies and programs that will support your work to make it into…
Read MoreNew Policy Tools to Support Homes for All
New Policy Tools to Support Homes for All March 16, 2023 Carolyn Whitzman, Expert Advisor, Housing Assessment Resource Tools In 2019, Canada adopted the National Housing Strategy Act, which commits all governments in Canada to “progressive realization of the right to adequate housing” with an emphasis on “improving housing outcomes for those in greatest need.”…
Read MoreThe 2023 CHRA National Congress: A preview
The 2023 CHRA National Congress: A preview 09 Mar 2023 Leah Blunden, Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement Our team is gearing up to welcome you to the 2023 CHRA National Congress on Housing and Homelessness, taking place in Winnipeg, April 18-20. This is our first in-person Congress since 2019 and we’re so excited…
Read MoreCHRA’s Blueprint for Housing: Maintaining Affordability
CHRA’s Blueprint for Housing: Maintaining Affordability 23 Feb 2023 CHRA staff CHRA’s Blueprint for Housing is an extensive policy document that will help inform CHRA’s advocacy efforts over the coming decade as we work towards our goal of ensuring that all who live in Canada have access to safe, affordable, appropriate housing. The community housing sector plays…
Read MoreNew energy efficiency resources for affordable housing providers
New energy efficiency resources for affordable housing providers 09 Feb 2023 Guest Author FCM’s new guide, Understanding energy efficiency: a guide for affordable housing providers offers step-by-step guidance on increasing energy efficiency. Understand the impact of energy conservation on those living in affordable housing. Discover the benefits and cost savings of energy conservation. Explore actionable…
Read MoreCHRA Advocacy: Advancing your priorities for the 2023 budget
CHRA Advocacy: Advancing your priorities for the 2023 budget 02 Feb 2023 Jacob Gorenkoff, Director, Policy & Government Relations On January 30th, CHRA sent a letter to the federal government asking that they take stock of how they can make life fairer, more inclusive, and more affordable for people across Canada. Our solution? More community…
Read More