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Habitat for Humanity Social and Economic Impact Report: Homeownership Unlocks 28% Higher Incomes for Canadians
TORONTO, ON – Habitat for Humanity Canada, the country’s only national affordable homeownership organization, has released a report revealing a direct connection between Canada’s housing crisis and its growing productivity challenge. The study findings revealed that affordable home ownership unlocks 28% higher incomes compared to renting. Canada is in the midst of an unprecedented affordable […]
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EllisDon Launches Base Design™ for Canadian Affordable Housing
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 15, 2025 – EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design™, an innovative solution to address the urgent need for rapid housing development across Canada. This licensable, scalable ‘kit-of-parts’ template is designed to expedite the creation of affordable housing. The adaptable templates of Base Design lay the groundwork for multi-unit developments up to […]
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IAM – Our Safe Space
Exciting News from Inuit Association of Manitoba (IAM)! We are very excited to announce that we will begin construction on Our Safe Space, ᑲᒻᒪᒋᔭᐅᓯᐊᓪᓛᒃᐳᓯ, Inuit Women and Children’s Violence Shelter and an Inuit Women and Children’s Transitional Housing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba this Spring 2025! The Inuit Women and Children’s Violence Shelter will offer 15 […]
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Is the NWT’s housing actually getting any better? – Cabin Radio
April 14, 2025 New housing data proves what most people in the NWT already know – the territory’s housing crisis persists. The data may also offer a slight glimmer of hope. Every five years, the NWT Bureau of Statistics evaluates the territory’s homes based in part on three criteria: adequacy – does it need major […]
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Report indicates homelessness on the rise in Yellowknife – Cabin Radio
April 11, 2025 A new report suggests the number of unsheltered people living in Yellowknife increased significantly between 2021 and 2024, while overall homelessness has also risen. The city released the results of its 2024 point-in-time homeless count on Thursday. The count documented 327 individuals experiencing homelessness in October 2024, a five-percent increase compared to […]
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OAHS is proud to launch Pathways to Housing — our brand-new community newsletter!
Our community newsletter is designed to keep you informed on the latest developments in Indigenous housing from an OAHS lens. From policy updates and advocacy efforts, to inspiring success stories and career opportunities– Pathways to Housing delivers valuable insight and updates straight to your inbox. This is your chance to stay connected to the For […]
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Leading with Purpose: Jackie Hunt on Indigenous Housing, Advocacy, and Building Stronger Communities – CHRA
April 10, 2025 Vena Beckford, Director of Indigenous Housing Policy and Programs I had the chance to sit down with Jackie Hunt, CHRA’s Indigenous Caucus Chair, to discuss her journey in community leadership, advocacy for Indigenous housing, and the path forward in addressing homelessness. From her early experiences in public service to her work on […]
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Indigenous leader says she was never informed of plans for an encampment site in Timmins, Ont. – CBC
April 9, 2025 Natasha Martin says around half of the city’s homeless population is Indigenous An Indigenous leader who lives in TImmins, Ont., says she was never consulted about a proposal for an encampment relocation project at the edge of town near a landfill site. In March, Timmins city council voted in favour of a […]
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Deputy Grand Chief concerned about proposed location for transitional housing in Timmins
April 4, 2025 Mushkegowuk Council Deputy Grand Chief Natasha Martin is questioning the message the City of Timmins is sending about homeless people by proposing to construct transitional housing units in a remote area near the Deloro landfill site, well away from community services located in the downtown. Indigenous residents represent more than half of […]
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On-reserve homes fast-tracked for First Nations communities
April 4, 2025 SAANICHTON – First Nations Elders, families and seniors will soon have access to 236 new homes, as construction begins on three on-reserve rental housing developments. “I commend Khowutzun Development LLP for the unique partnerships and collaboration they have fostered with the Province, BC Housing and other partners,” said Cowichan Tribes Chief Sulsulxumaat Cindy […]
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