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Two years after landmark report, renewed action is needed as homelessness continues to rise
Press Release March 3, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario – Office of the Federal Housing Advocate Two years after the release of her landmark report on homeless encampments, the Federal Housing Advocate…
The federal government invests in health and wellness initiatives for those at risk or experiencing homelessness in Kelowna
Press Release From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Kelowna, British Columbia, January 14, 2026 — The federal government recognizes that it must continue working with its partners to support them…
Record number of shelter spaces opening before winter
Press Release Nov. 6, 2025 VICTORIA – More shelter spaces are available this winter than previous seasons, providing people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia with life-saving access to additional warm,…
New Provincial Funding Supports Year-Round Homelessness Drop-In Services in Saskatoon
Press Release September 18, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $3 million in annual funding to provide drop-in homelessness services 365 days per year for people who…
AMC Responds to Record Homelessness in Winnipeg
Press Release August 27, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Acting Grand Chief Heidi Cook of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues the following statement in response to…
The federal government supports construction of supportive housing for individuals recovering from addiction and homelessness
Press Release June 19, 2025 Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to address the urgent needs of Canadians. To provide Canadians with increased access to supportive housing, the government…
Withdrawal management and rental housing development on the way in Vancouver
Press Release March 19, 2025 Construction is underway on nearly 100 affordable rental homes, as well as 91 transitional beds for people seeking treatment for addictions through a new withdrawal management…
Moose Cree FN – Emergency Homeless Shelter Now Open
Press Release January 14, 2025 Moose Cree Health Services’ emergency homeless shelter is now open to those in need of a place to stay. Located at 24 Jonathan Cheechoo Drive…
Manitoba Government Releases Your Way Home: Manitoba’s Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Press Release January 14, 2025 New 30-Day Plan Will Move 700 Manitobans Out of Encampments and Into Housing: Premier The Manitoba government has unveiled Your Way Home: Manitoba’s Plan to…
Support available following fire in Iqaluit
Press Release January 10, 2025 The Government of Nunavut (GN) is offering its support to all those affected by the fire at 1088 Noble House in Iqaluit. The fire resulted…
