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CHRA Releases “More Rental Housing for More Affordable Housing” Policy Statement
May 15, 2013

On May 2, at the 2013 CHRA Congress in Ottawa, CHRA formally launched its “More Rental Housing for More Affordable Housing” Policy Statement

CHRA President addresses delegates at NBNPHA's 20th Annual Conference
May 15, 2013

CHRA President, Phil Brown, addresses delegates at NBNPHA's 20th Annual Conference.

Minister Finley addresses Congress at CMHC Awards Luncheon
May 15, 2013

CHRA welcomed to Congress the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, with responsibility for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Inaugural CHRA Housing & Homelessness Advocacy Day a Success!
May 8, 2013

CHRA is connecting its members to MPs and Senators, so they can hear directly from affordable housing and homelessness service providers. 

CHRA to host 45th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness in the Nation’s Capital
April 25, 2013

Canadian Housing and Renewal Association to host 45th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness in the Nation’s Capital

The Mobilizing Local Capacity to End Youth Homelessness Program is looking for two new communities
April 23, 2013

The Mobilizing Local Capacity to End Youth Homelessness Program is looking for two new communities

Congress 2013 Program now available to download!
April 17, 2013

You can now download the program for an overview of all the sessions, workshops and activities taking place during Congress 2013.

Certainty of key housing & homelessness programs in budget 2013 will help address needs
March 25, 2013

As had been requested by CHRA, the federal government has renewed two key affordable housing and homelessness programs in its 2013 federal budget.

C-400 is defeated in Parliament, CHRA and others respond
February 28, 2013

On February 27, Bill C-400, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians was defeated in the House of Commons.

MPs must open the door to safe, affordable housing
February 22, 2013

MPs must open the door to safe, affordable housing
On February 27, MPs will have an incredible opportunity. They will vote on Bill C-400.