October 17, 2004
This year marks the 5th anniversary of National Housing Day. On November 22nd communities across the country will host events, drawing attention to the dire need for affordable social housing. The...
September 4, 2004
The provincial government is playing a shell game with social housing in BC, diverting $89 million in federal funds earmarked for new social housing into assisted living spaces in the health care...
March 19, 2004
The Federal Government dedicated a surplus building in Kingston Ontario to be used for housing aboriginal families who are without adequate homes. This project is part of the National Housing...
March 19, 2004
Paul Martin promised anti-poverty activists that he would put forward a housing releif plan as part of his party's platform upon entering the next election. Although he wouldn't say how much he would...
January 30, 2004
"The intention of this booklet is to give voice and strength to the many people living in BC’s Capital Region who are living on low income. Many have shared very personal stories of their housing...
August 30, 2003
The closure of the Con mine in Yellowknife is causing much strife among residents of the area. Many mine employees, who lost their jobs due to the closure, live on territory which is part of the...
August 27, 2003
The Evaluation of the National Homelessness Initiative: Implementation and Early Outcomes of the HRDC-based Components is available on the Human Resources Development Canada website.
July 21, 2003
While all levels of government talk about a national housing strategy and curbing homelessness and poverty, tens of thousands of Canadians including thousands of children are paying the price for our...
April 27, 2003
In her Report tabled April 8, 2003 in the House of Commons, the Auditor General of Canada, Sheila Fraser, expresses concern over the continued critical shortage of adequate housing for First Nations...
April 24, 2003
The province and Ottawa are paving the way for better homes for the poor, investing $30 million into new housing for low to moderate income families. People who work with people in need welcome the...
