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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canada continues to face a multitude of challenges that are deepening the housing crisis, including profit-driven corporate investments in housing (i.e., the “financialization” of housing). To address these pressing concerns and demonstrate a path forward, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released their Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) for 2023, crafted alongside various NRHN partners.
In its first chapter on housing affordability and homelessness, the AFB cites Canada’s international and domestic obligations to uphold the fundamental human right to housing (including the 2019 National Housing Strategy Act) and “makes Canada’s signature on these documents a reality by committing to ending homelessness within a decade.”
In direct response to the financialization of housing, it also “takes the wind out of housing investors’ sails and creates new affordable rental, community, social, and co-op housing.”
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The National Right to Housing Network (NRHN)
With the appointment of Canada’s inaugural Federal Housing Advocate, the National Right to Housing Network launched a 10-day social media campaign on what the #right2housing means for you. Learn about the key components of what is considered adequate housing, some of the systemic barriers that directly impact individuals and groups that are already marginalized, and more.
The National Right to Housing Network (NRHN)
Hear from the NRHN’s Sahar Raza and former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing, Leilani Farha as they speak about the financialization of housing before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
Right to Housing Toronto (R2HTO)
Here you will find rights reviews from the Right to Housing Toronto about increasing affordable housing stock; access to justice for the right to housing; safety and maintenance; implementing the right to housing in Toronto’s shelter system; aligning the city of Toronto’s eviction prevention Strategies with the right to housing; and upholding the right to housing in Toronto’s encampments.
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), Carmen Charles
This document highlights a comparison of provincial residential tenancies legislations across Canada. It is a useful tool for understanding the legal obligations of both landlords and tenants with respect to repairs and maintenance issues.