The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
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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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September 20, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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September 14, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the next Pay Equity Commissioner - opens in a new tab
June 28, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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Historic law will help realize the rights of people with disabilities - opens in a new tab
June 26, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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Justice Canada's Action Plan promises an independent human rights process for Indigenous peoples - opens in a new tab
June 23, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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June
Celebrate, learn, and build a better future - opens in a new tab
June 21, 2023 – Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To celebrate National Indigenou ...

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June
Remarks at the 2023 Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Human Rights Ministers - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
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May
Building a barrier-free Canada: the time is now - opens in a new tab
May 29, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark National AccessAbility ...

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May
Military and defence 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
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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 ...