Mark your calendars! The 2026 CHRA National Congress on Housing and Homelessness is taking place in in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 20-22.
Join us at St. John’s Convention Centre for three days of learning, networking, and engaging with leaders from across the Canadian community housing sector. Have your say on key issues, learn about the latest developments in the sector, and get inspired for the future!
Register for this year’s Congress to:
- enjoy information sessions and workshops on topics of critical importance for the community housing sector,
- hear from leaders in the Canadian housing sector,
- engage with Indigenous housing leaders and learn about urban, rural, and northern Indigenous housing issues at the Indigenous Innovation Forum,
- hear about the newest innovations and transformations in the sector,
- make new connections and catch up with your colleagues,
- connect with businesses and suppliers at the CHRA Tradeshow, and
- take the time to explore St. John's.
Concurrent Workshops
This year’s Congress sessions are designed to challenge the way you think about housing. We’ll examine cutting edge initiatives, partnerships, and programs that are bringing the community housing sector into the future. Join our expert speakers as we explore topics including:
- Scaling up housing development
- Inclusive housing solutions
- Equity in housing
- Change management and organizational sustainability
- Creative funding solutions
- Innovative partnerships
- Supportive housing development and programs
- Advocacy
- Supporting successful tenancies, and more
Speakers
CHRA Congress features the leaders of the community housing and homelessness sector from across the country and abroad. You won’t want to miss our line-up of keynote presenters, guest speakers and political leaders who are eager to share their thoughts, opinions, and expertise from varying perspectives within the sector.
We’re proud to announce that this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Andrew Boozary.
Dr. Andrew Boozary is a primary care physician, policy practitioner, researcher, and founding executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at the University Health Network. As the driving force behind Dunn House, Canada’s first social medicine housing initiative, he has been a leader in integrating health care and housing to address the social determinants of health. His work focuses on advancing health equity and improving outcomes for underserved populations.
Book your Hotel
CHRA has secured a discounted rates from the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the JAG Hotel. Check the booking links below for details.
Please book your hotel room(s) by March 18 (Delta), or March 4 (Hilton Garden Inn), or February 19 (JAG Hotel) 2026, to take advantage of this offer. If you see a sold out notification on the website, please call the hotel directly.
Book the JAG Hotel: Call 1-844-564-1524
Book your travel
We have secured discount codes for Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines.
Air Canada: Discounts available April 10-30. Use discount code V9J4MYD1.
WestJet: Discounts available April 18-25. Use discount code 5X7R2TJ.
Porter: Use booking link or code CHRA26 with a travel agent.
Spread the Word
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What part of Congress are you most excited for? A specific speaker or session? Making connections? Share your post and tag us!
Questions?
Contact us at: events-evenements@chra-achru.ca.
