The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: Housing
Key Dates
Upcoming Federal Housing Advocate will be appointed by the Governor in Council
Upcoming National Housing Strategy Act will come into force on a day to be set by the Governor in Council
Parliament passes the National Housing Strategy Act
News
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April
A bad day for human rights in Canada - opens in a new tab
April 20, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Following the Quebec Superior ...
16
April
Build back better to counter inequality amplified by COVID-19 - opens in a new tab
April 16, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Upon the tabling of Build bac ...
19
March
Statement – It’s time to step up to end racism - opens in a new tab
March 19, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International Day ...
08
March
Statement – Women’s leadership essential to building back better - opens in a new tab
March 8, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark International Women’s ...
02
March
Statement – Canada must uphold the rights of persons experiencing homelessness - opens in a new tab
Following the tragic and preventable deaths of people experiencing homelessness across Canada, Marie ...
01
February
Statement – Black history is Canada’s history - opens in a new tab
February 1, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In honour of Black History ...