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AUGUST 6, 2026 — Homelessness in Canada is a housing problem, and itº£½ÇÉçÇø getting worse, according to new research released today by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH). The new research – the first of its kind in Canada – demonstrates a clear link between housing affordability, vacancy rates, … More

Key Takeaways for Communities An initialº£½ÇÉçÇøscan of existing services and gaps can show opportunities for innovation and improvement. When designing their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, PEIº£½ÇÉçÇøidentified a gap in addressing youth homelessness 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 homelessness in Simcoe County, recognizing that those who served their country deserve stable housing and support when they need it most. Theº£½ÇÉçÇøVeterans First project is … More

JULY 14, 2026 — º£½ÇÉçÇø to End Homelessness (CAEH) today released a new report proposing a re-design of the Canada Housing Benefit that could reduce homelessness 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, homelessness in Canada has nearly doubled and unsheltered homelessness 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 canº£½ÇÉçÇøaccess resources at this link. If you or someone you know needs help related to family violence,º£½ÇÉçÇøyou can find resources here. Key Takeaways for Communities Preventing … More

Theº£½ÇÉçÇø2017º£½ÇÉçÇøNational Housing Strategy (NHS)º£½ÇÉçÇøis set to expire in 2027/28.º£½ÇÉçÇøDiscussions are happening now on whatº£½ÇÉçÇøaº£½ÇÉçÇøfuture national housing strategy should look like.º£½ÇÉçÇøTheº£½ÇÉçÇøCanadian Alliance to End Homelessness has developedº£½ÇÉçÇøaº£½ÇÉçÇøfive-point plan thatº£½ÇÉçÇøcan deliverº£½ÇÉçÇøhousing security for hundreds of thousands of low-income Canadians on the verge of losing their homes,º£½ÇÉçÇøand achieve significant, visible reductions in homelessness … More

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

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

Content Note: This article containsº£½ÇÉçÇømention of self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canadaº£½ÇÉçÇøº£½ÇÉçÇø988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, orº£½ÇÉçÇøconnect withº£½ÇÉçÇøKids Help Phone.º£½ÇÉçÇø Key Takeaways for Communities Each personº£½ÇÉçÇø housing journey is unique. People experiencing homelessness need tailored support to ensure they can find and … More