The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate

Budget 2023 fails to address Canada’s housing emergency
Following the release of the 2023 Federal Budget on March 28, the Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, issues the following statement:
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Marie-Josée Houle appointed as Canada's first Federal Housing Advocate

Government Announces Membership of the National Housing Council

Parliament passes the National Housing Strategy Act, which establishes a requirement for a National Housing Strategy, a National Housing Council, and a Federal Housing Advocate.
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May
Military and defense employees can use federal human rights system to challenge sexual misconduct - opens in a new tab
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
One year after the rel ...

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May
Supreme Court ruling a human rights victory for those who speak out against harmful discourse - opens in a new tab
May 19, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In response to today's Supreme ...

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May
Appearance before the Senate Committee of Human Rights (RIDR) on the topic of policy grievances filed against the Commission - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights C ...

04
May
Appearance before the Senate Committee of Indigenous Peoples (APPA) on the topic of a Canadian Human Rights Framework - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights Com ...

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April
JOINT STATEMENT - opens in a new tab
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March
Opening remarks at CHRC Employee Town Hall - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights Com ...

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March
Eliminating racism is our collective responsibility - opens in a new tab
March 21, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International Day ...

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March
National Film Board of Canada commits to being more inclusive of Inuit culture - opens in a new tab
March 14, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission and the National Film Board of C ...

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March
Every woman counts - opens in a new tab
March 8, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark International Women's ...