We are a community of people and organizations advocating for the meaningful implementation of the human right to housing in Canada.
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Help us keep the momentum going so that everyone can have safe and affordable housing in all communities. #Right2Housing
Link: buff.ly/RCRgtZQ
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Our team recently appeared in front of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to protect the rights of encampment residents in Waterloo.
What were our core arguments and what are our desired outcomes?
Read our new blog to find out: buff.ly/KOiHFMX
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It has been recently announced that the deadline for the federal pre-budget submissions has now been extended from April 30 to May 22, 2026.
Make your voice count and get your submissions in here: buff.ly/OBtwU3V
Read the news release here:
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NRHN recently launched a webpage explaining how our team uses Canada's courtrooms to protect the Charter rights of people experiencing homelessness across the country. Learn more about how we do it & explore the page today: buff.ly/8cYPUD7
#Right2Housing #HumanRights
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📢The federal government's official response to the Neha review panel is out! We look forward to hearing more about how this government will deliver on its commitments to the #right2housing.
👉️Read the government's full response here: buff.ly/EM3liZ1
#reviewpanel
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[REMINDER] The Virtual Town Hall event hosted by Disability Without Poverty is only one week away!
📅April 30, 2026
⏰️1:00PM - 2:30PM ET / 10:00AM - 11:30AM PT
Don't miss out and register today: plan-9.hubspotpagebuilder.co…
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In this webinar hosted by the CLC, our Executive Director, Michèle Biss, highlights the need to shift the conversation towards affordable housing, stronger renter protections, and solutions like vacancy control. To learn more, watch the webinar here:
📽️buff.ly/Tw7BYor
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NRHN's Executive Director highlights that failures in drug policy are deeply connected to violations of the #right2housing. When people are pushed into unsafe conditions, denied supports, or criminalized, their lives are at risk.
Read the article here: buff.ly/zQdTa8G
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Join the CIAJ on April 30, 2026 for an upcoming webinar on the right to housing. They're bringing together leading voices; Marie-Josee Houle, Dr. Alexandra Flynn, and Laura Macintyre, who are actively challenging Canada's housing crisis.
Register here: buff.ly/X4WiUiJ
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Our new Direct Support webpage connects individuals and those with lived experience to free or low-cost resources along with the guidance you need. Share this resource widely so more people can get access to the support they need!
👉️Explore and share: buff.ly/lPegTJX
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The new review panel on accessible housing in Canada is now accepting written submissions starting from March 26 until June 5, 2026!
We encourage advocates, organizations, and lived experts to make their voices heard. Find the link in the comments section.
#right2housing
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Not in our name. Not in the name of women. Not in the name of gender justice.
At NRHN, we know that trans people are not the cause of gender inequality, violence, or insecurity. Join the Society of Queer Momentum's campaign today by signing on at womenfortransrights.ca
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📃The review panel on the lack of accessible housing in Canada starts this week! To help with your written submissions, we've just launched our new webpage where you can find everything you need to get started.
Visit our page here: buff.ly/vjTS8q7
#right2housing
ALT Tools to help you write your review panel submissions. Click the link to find written submission template, human rights language guide, review panel information flyer, and a right to housing engagement toolkit.
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Our Executive Director, Michèle Biss will be joining Lisa Freeman from the Canadian Labour Congress to discuss Canada's housing crisis on March 31 @ 1pm - 2pm ET!
Register here to learn more about how the federal government is addressing this crisis: buff.ly/j6pnNpX
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The written submission portal for the new Review Panel on the lack of accessible housing in Canada will be open from March 26 to June 5, 2026.
If you're looking for support on how to engage with this process, it's not too late to contact our team here: buff.ly/yv3vs3d
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Neha released their report on Nov 24 after hearing 100 submissions on housing barriers facing women, Two-Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people. The NHSA, requires Housing Minister to respond within 120 days. NRHN will keep you updated!
Neha's Report: buff.ly/O8Mo9zj
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Women across Canada continue to face housing gaps shaped by gender-based violence, income inequality, discrimination, and gaps in social supports.
Explore our past advocacy submissions on women and the #right2housing today:
💠buff.ly/y9C7Rkx
💠buff.ly/BMIqhcv
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🕰️REMINDER: The National Housing Council launched their new review panel with a focus on the lack of accessible housing in Canada.
From March 26 to June 5, 2026, the review panel will be accepting your submissions.
For more information, click the link: buff.ly/QEq1qnr
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People experiencing homelessness die from hypothermia and other health conditions—while governments continue to deny homelessness as a ground of discrimination. Our Legal Education Coordinator, Ambalika Roy, spoke to the UN Human Rights Committee, for real protections in Canada.
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🚨The National Housing Council has officially launched their new review panel! The new panel members will be focusing on the lack of accessible housing in Canada this year.
Send in your submissions starting March 26, 2026.
Click the link to learn more: buff.ly/QEq1qnr
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The Charter of Rights & Freedoms doesn’t just tell govts to "do no harm." When homelessness threatens lives, governments have a duty to act.
In our new blog, we highlight how an ongoing case could shape how Canada responds to encampments.
➡️Read more: housingrights.ca/the-heegsma…
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