Housing on the Hill Day
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Housing on the Hill Day is an annual event organized by CHRA that facilitates meetings between housing professionals and Parliamentarians to discuss issues of importance to the social and non-profit housing sector.
This year, we’re excited to join CHRA members, housing professionals, and sector partners on the heels of National Housing Day to advocate for solutions to the housing crisis.
Attendees will meet with MPs and Senators throughout the day while we offer ongoing programming at the Delta Hotel including:
- an all-party political panel that will provide insight into the parties' views on addressing the housing crisis,
- expert advice on crafting your advocacy messaging for the public.
We’re also offering in-person advocacy 101 and 201 training sessions on Monday, November 25. Add these courses to your registration and learn effective advocacy strategies and how to make the most of your meetings.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from senior national housing leaders and officials and engage in discussions directly with federal officials on the issues that matter to you and the community housing sector at large.
Housing on the Hill Day is on!
The political climate has cooled, and CHRA will go full steam ahead with an in-person Housing on the Hill Day.
Federal parties are writing their election platforms now, and there is no better time to bring the voice of community housing – your voice – to Parliament Hill. Housing on the Hill Day is an annual event organized by CHRA that facilitates meetings between housing professionals and Parliamentarians to discuss issues of importance to the social and non-profit housing sector.
Registration
Housing on the Hill Day is a CHRA members-only event. You must be a 2024 CHRA member to participate. Not sure of your membership status or having trouble registering? Contact Chloe Martin, Coordinator of Membership and Programs at chloe@chra-achru.ca.
Housing on the Hill Day (November 26)
CHRA members: $525*
In-person advocacy training (November 25)
CHRA members: $75*
Non-members: $75*
*plus HST
Cancelation policy
By registering for the event you agree to the following cancellation policy. Notice of cancellation or request for refund or substitution must be sent in writing to Julie McNamara at julie@chra-achru.ca . Cancellations received:
- Before October 30th, 2024– full refund of monies paid less $75 processing fee.
- After October 30th, 2024– NO REFUNDS.
- Illness-related cancellations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- If the event is cancelled by CHRA, we will offer either a partial refund and replace the ticket for an online version of Housing on the Hill, or a full refund (minus processing fees) if no substitute event is provided by CHRA.
Substitutions are allowed, space permitting.
Book your hotel - deadline extended!
We have secured a special rate for attendees at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre. This rate is available Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27.
Book your room by November 1: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1692037063617&key=GRP&app=resvlink.
See photos from past Housing on the Hill Events
Questions? Contact CHRA's Director, Programs, Partnerships, and Events, Julie McNamara at jmcnamara@chra-achru.ca.
Registration is closed
Tentative Agenda
NOTE: while these sessions are enticing, please keep in mind that meetings with Parliamentarians come first and if you are booked for a meeting during a session that should be the priority.
Programming will take place in the Pinnacle Room on the PH level of the Delta Hotel.
More information will be sent to attendees on Thursday, November 21.
| Time/Day (EDT) | Session | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 25 12:00-2:00pm | Advocacy 101 | New to advocacy? Unsure of how to get your point across to an MP or Senator? Our Advocacy 101 course will give you overview of Parliament and how it operates, how your meetings will function, and why Housing on the Hill Day is a critical event for our sector. Engage with other participants in reality-based scenarios that will leave you feeling confident and prepared for your Housing on the Hill MP meetings. If you’re an advocacy rookie, you won’t want to miss Advocacy 101. Join us to learn about CHRA’s Hill Day policy priorities, preparing for your meetings, available resources, what to expect from your meetings, how to continue to engage with elected officials, and more. | |
| 3:00-5:00pm | Advocacy 201 | Are you a Housing on the Hill Day veteran? Think you have a pretty good grasp on MP meetings and how they work, but want to brush up on advocacy? Join us for Advocacy 201 to level-up your advocacy skills and to engage with your peers in problem-solving scenarios designed to sharpen your advocacy expertise . Sign up for this course to learn about the main government players, decision-makers, and influencers; how to deepen your advocacy engagements; how to engage with MPs from different parties; the effectiveness of personalizing your messaging; incorporating storytelling into your advocacy work, and more. This course is suitable for Advocacy 101 participants. | |
| 6:00-8:00pm | Networking Reception | Get to know your advocacy teammates for Hill Day and meet up with old friends and new acquaintances. | |
| Tuesday, November 26 7:00-8:00am | Breakfast, registration desk open | ||
| 8:00-8:40am | Kick-off | Join us to start the day with an Elder greeting and meetup as a group to discuss our key messages, the days events, and to prepare for your day. | |
| 8:30-9:15am | Review of speaking points for MP meetings | ||
| 9:00-10:00am | First set of MP and Senator meetings | ||
| 10:00-10:40am | Remarks from NDP and Conservative Housing Critics | ||
| 11:00am-12:30pm | Second set of MP and Senator meetings | ||
| 11:45am-12:30pm | URN Indigenous Housing Panel | A discussion of URN Indigenous housing policy and advocacy | |
| 12:30-2:00pm | Lunch & Networking | ||
| 2:00-2:45pm | Scaling Up the Community Housing Sector with Lisa Ker | A discussion and workshop on scaling up community housing in Canada | |
| 2:45-3:00pm | Break | ||
| 3:00-4:30pm | Third set of MP and Senator meetings | ||
| 3:00-4:30pm | 5 Big ideas for Reversing the Housing Crisis: Working in at National Coalition Panel | A discussion about the collective work of a national coalition of housing organizations who have come together to propose 5 big and bold solutions we need to tackle the housing crisis in the upcoming federal election. | |
| 4:30-5:00pm | Coffee Break | ||
| 5:00-6:00pm | A Fireside Chat and Q&A with Minister Fraser | This is your chance to hear about the future of some government funding and programs, as well as ask questions directly to Minister Fraser. |