Written Representation of the Federal Housing Advocate on the Failure to Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness amongst Women and Gender-Diverse People

by Cedar Michel | Mar 18, 2025

Also known as Neha, the review panel on the failure to prevent and eliminate homelessness amongst women and gender-diverse people was launched in November 2024 by the National Housing Council, in accordance with the National Housing Strategy Act. Its goal was to...

Homelessness Data Snapshot: Youth Homelessness in Canada

by Emma | Nov 22, 2024

This report highlights significant findings on youth homelessness in Canada, based on data collected during the 2020-2022 Nationally Coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Counts. Youth homelessness differs from adult homelessness in its causes, impacts, and the necessary...

Encampments and legal obligations: Evolving rights and relationships

by Cedar Michel | Nov 20, 2024

La version française suit la version anglaise. The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate is pleased to share this new research, Encampments and legal obligations: Evolving rights and relationships.  This report draws attention to and deepens understanding of the...

Fact Sheet – Recommendations for provinces and territories – Implementing the Federal Housing Advocate’s report on homeless encampments: Upholding dignity and human rights

by Cedar Michel | Sep 5, 2024

La version française suit la version anglaise. On February 13, 2024, the Federal Housing Advocate released the final report and recommendations from her review of homeless encampments. The report, entitled Upholding dignity and human rights: the Federal Housing...

Fact Sheet – Recommendations for municipalities – Implementing the Federal Housing Advocate’s report on homeless encampments: Upholding dignity and human rights

by Cedar Michel | Sep 5, 2024

La version française suit la version anglaise. On February 13, 2024, the Federal Housing Advocate released the final report and recommendations from her review of homeless encampments. The report, entitled Upholding dignity and human rights: the Federal Housing...