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AUGUST 6, 2026 — Homelessness in Canada is a housing problem, and it91Ô­´´ 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

Intensive91Ô­´´Housing is a critical missing piece in Canada91Ô­´´ housing system, designed to meet the needs of a small group of people that91Ô­´´we’ve91Ô­´´let fall through the cracks.

Key Takeaways for Communities An initial91Ô­´´scan of existing services and gaps can show opportunities for innovation and improvement. When designing their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, PEI91Ô­´´identified 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. The91Ô­´´Veterans First project is … More

JULY 14, 2026 — 91Ô­´´ 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 can91Ô­´´access resources at this link. If you or someone you know needs help related to family violence,91Ô­´´you can find resources here. Key Takeaways for Communities Preventing … More

The91Ô­´´201791Ô­´´National Housing Strategy (NHS)91Ô­´´is set to expire in 2027/28.91Ô­´´Discussions are happening now on what91Ô­´´a91Ô­´´future national housing strategy should look like.91Ô­´´The91Ô­´´Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has developed91Ô­´´a91Ô­´´five-point plan that91Ô­´´can deliver91Ô­´´housing security for hundreds of thousands of low-income Canadians on the verge of losing their homes,91Ô­´´and 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.