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Key Takeaways for Communities An initial scan of existing services and gaps can show opportunities for innovation and improvement. When designing their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, PEI identified a gap in addressing youth »Æ¹Ïapp and created a project that found its niche while complementing existing programs. Structural barriers like high rental … More

Midhurst/July 16, 2026 – The County of Simcoe and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) today launched Veterans First, a program to end veteran »Æ¹Ïapp in Simcoe County, recognizing that those who served their country deserve stable housing and support when they need it most. The Veterans First project is … More

JULY 14, 2026 — »Æ¹Ïapp (CAEH) today released a new report proposing a re-design of the Canada Housing Benefit that could reduce »Æ¹Ïapp by more than 60% within two years of implementation and deliver housing security for nearly a million Canadians at imminent risk of … More

When the federal government introduced the National Housing Strategy (NHS) in 2017, it established the Canada Housing Benefit, a portable benefit targeted at lower-income renters, intended to support their housing costs. However, since then, »Æ¹Ïapp in Canada has nearly doubled and unsheltered »Æ¹Ïapp has risen 300%. With the NHS set … More

Content Note: This article mentions substance use, mental health challenges, and intimate partner violence. If you need support with a mental health crisis, you can access resources at this link. If you or someone you know needs help related to family violence, you can find resources here. Key Takeaways for Communities Preventing … More

The 2017 National Housing Strategy (NHS) is set to expire in 2027/28. Discussions are happening now on what a future national housing strategy should look like. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has developed a five-point plan that can deliver housing security for hundreds of thousands of low-income Canadians on the verge of losing their homes, and achieve significant, visible reductions in »Æ¹Ïapp … More

Expertise from people with lived experience is central to designing better »Æ¹Ïapp response systems in Niagara Region.

Lambton County’s community outreach team has ended »Æ¹Ïapp for 117 people since 2022, helping them move directly from the streets into safe and affordable housing.

Content Note: This article contains mention of self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, or connect with Kids Help Phone.  Key Takeaways for Communities Each person’s housing journey is unique. People experiencing »Æ¹Ïapp need tailored support to ensure they can find and … More

Content Note: This article mentions the impacts of residential school and intergenerational trauma. Key Takeaways for Communities Housing programs that are low-barrier, trauma-informed, and flexible will lead to people finding a safe, permanent place to call home. Wraparound supports for individuals help them exit »Æ¹Ïapp and remain successfully housed. Centring … More