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This is our library of resources and research including international and Canadian reports, videos, webinars and backgrounders on the implementation of the right to housing.
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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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Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) outline the Ontario’s Human Rights Code, a Code that protects individuals from discrimination and harassment when accessing housing, and during tenancies. They discuss what it means, the legal protections it gives to individuals in Ontario, and more!
Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) outline the rights and obligations of tenants in Ontario.
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) Canada
In light of the range of issues that tenants face, local ACORN offices across Ontario have been holding tenants rights workshops so that tenants have adequate knowledge to fight for their rights. You can find their presentations here.
Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC) BC
TRAC encourages you to communicate with your landlord in writing. If you ever have to go to dispute resolution, your evidence of written correspondence could be the difference between winning and losing your hearing. TRAC offers a variety of templates for you to use and edit based on your specific situation.
The National Right to Housing Network (NRHN)
Centre for Equality Rights in Accomodation (CERA)
TRAC encourages you to communicate with your landlord in writing. If you ever have to go to dispute resolution, your evidence of written correspondence could be the difference between winning and losing your hearing. TRAC offers a variety of templates for you to use and edit based on your specific situation.