PRESS RELEASE Fall Economic Statement 2022: A missed opportunity to build an economy that truly works for everyone (November 4, 2022) – Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, described as a plan to build an economy that works for everyone. CHRA knows that Canada finds…

Recently, non-repayable contributions (grants) available through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) have been capped at $25,000 per unit when paired with loans. With higher interest and inflation, this significant reduction is happening at a time when more grant funding is needed, not less. While we understand that this this reduction in non-repayable contributions is because…

Last week, CHRA submitted its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Budget. Unlocking a Canada that is fairer, more inclusive, and affordable for everyone starts at home, and affordable housing is the key. To this end, CHRA is recommending that Budget 2023 include…

On September 7, 2022, CHRA released its Blueprint for Housing – an in-depth 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. Informed by an extensive consultation process with CHRA…

On June 13, CHRA held a consultation with members to discuss ways to improve the $13 billion National Housing Co-Investment Fund and the $25 billion Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFI). This consultation was motivated in part by the announcement in the 2022 federal Budget that CMHC would review these programs with the goal of making them…

The 2022 federal Budget included a provision of $1.5 billion towards a third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). CHRA is pleased at the continuation of the RHI, having strongly advocated for such a program since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, CHRA sent a letter to Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minister of…

CHRA Releases its 2021 Annual Report Last year was a busy one for CHRA. From our advocacy work and educational offerings, to our member engagement and on-going programs, 2021 was truly one for the books. Download the CHRA 2021 Annual Report to get a full rundown of what your Association worked on to advance our goal…

Congratulations to the 2022 CHRA National Awards winners! On Thursday, April 28, the winners of this year’s CHRA National Awards were honoured at the 2022 Congress. We’re so pleased to congratulate: Action-Habitation on their Community Builder Award The National Affordable Housing Corporation’s Plainsview Townhomes on their Sustainability Award Stéphan Corriveau on his Leadership Award Deborah…

Budget 2022:  CHRA Welcomes the Housing Focus, But Raises Concerns Over Specific Measures, Notably Urban Indigenous Housing (April 7, 2022, OTTAWA) – Following the release of the 2022 federal Budget by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) was pleased to see the federal government’s focus on housing, but closer inspection…

CHRA Issues Pre-Budget Statement Calling for Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy Today, CHRA issued the following statement in support of an urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing strategy in advance of the 2022 Federal Budget: As the national association representing social and non-profit housing in Canada, CHRA supports and prioritizes the call by…