On November 21, the CHRA Indigenous Caucus, the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI), the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) submitted a letter to the federal government in response to Budget 2025. “We welcome the Government of Canada’s renewed commitment to Indigenous housing in Budget 2025. At the same time, we must note that…

(November 4, 2025) – The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) welcomes the new investments in non-market community housing announced in Budget 2025 through a $13 billion investment into Build Canada Homes. The government’s commitment to focus Build Canada Homes primarily on non-market community housing represents a substantial opportunity to build truly affordable non-market community…

CHRA applauds Minister Gregor Robertson’s announcement of additional loan funds for the Affordable Housing Fund. Stability and predictability help us build new non-market community housing at speed and at scale Accelerating the supply of affordable housing by investing in Build Canada Homes and the Affordable Housing Fund. CHRA members called for recapitalization of the Affordable…

Canada’s housing crisis demands urgent action. On October 1, 2025, CHRA sent a letter to Ministers François-Philippe Champagne and Gregor Robertson ahead of the release of the federal budget. The letter outlines clear recommendations to ensure Build Canada Homes delivers lasting, affordable, community-based housing, while also reinforcing the importance of following through on existing commitments.…

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) congratulates Minister Gregor Robertson and the Government of Canada on the launch of the new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, and on the appointment of its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Ana Bailão. Ms. Bailão’s experience working with non-market and community housing organizations will be invaluable as Build Canada…

It’s time to help us celebrate Canada’s community housing sector! The CHRA Awards honour the leaders and innovators of the community housing and homelessness sector, highlighting the exceptional people and programs that go above and beyond to ensure a safe and affordable home for all. Learn more and submit your nominations

Build Canada Homes (BCH) was proposed during the federal election campaign as a new federal housing entity aimed at massively scaling up the government’s role in affordable housing development. The plan’s goal is to double Canada’s residential construction to nearly 500,000 units annually, aiming to reverse decades of under-building and address the national housing crisis.…

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. With a new government and a new parliament now is the time for us to engage with Parliamentarians and ensure that they know…

We’re pleased to open the call for proposals for the 2026 CHRA National Congress on Housing and Homelessness, scheduled to take place April 21–23, 2026, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This event will bring together leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates from across the country to engage in critical discussions and share innovative solutions to…