The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
Make a Submission to the Federal Housing Advocate
If you have experienced homelessness or had problems with your housing, you can make a submission to the Advocate. Sharing your experience will help the Advocate drive change and advance the right to housing for all in Canada.
Key Dates
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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March
JOINT STATEMENT – Accelerating change for women collectively - opens in a new tab
March 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
On the occasion of Internation ...
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February
Ending one's life must be a true and informed choice - opens in a new tab
February 23, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In response to the Governm ...
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February
Children and youth in Canada deserve safe and inclusive spaces - opens in a new tab
February 15, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Charlotte-Anne Malischewsk ...
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February
Black History Month: Confronting bias and embracing diversity - opens in a new tab
February 1, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the beginning of Bl ...
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January
We must all call out Islamophobia - opens in a new tab
January 29, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the National Day of ...
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January
We must all call out antisemitism - opens in a new tab
January 26, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International H ...
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December
CSIS affirms its commitment and actions to address and prevent racism and discrimination in human rights settlement - opens in a new tab
December 12, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Security ...
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December
Commission supports recommendations that address systemic anti-black racism in Canada - opens in a new tab
December 11, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In response to today’s rep ...
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December
Military members experiencing sexual misconduct can come directly to the Commission - opens in a new tab
December 8, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Following the release of St ...
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December
As we celebrate 75 years of universal human rights, the time is right to enshrine socio-economic rights - opens in a new tab
December 8, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International H ...