CAEH / Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness 2026-08-06T14:24:22Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 New Canadian Research Ties Increasing Homelessness To High Rent and Low Vacancy in Lowest-Cost Rental Housing /new-canadian-research-ties-increasing-homelessness-to-high-rent-and-low-vacancy-in-lowest-cost-rental-housing/ 2026-08-06T14:24:22Z 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

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]]> A Missing Piece: Intensive Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness With Severe Cognitive Impairment /intensive-housing-homelessness-severe-cognitive-impairment/ 2026-07-30T17:28:06Z 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.

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]]> Bright Spot: Prince Edward Island blazes a path forward to house youth experiencing homelessness with HRIF project /pei-hrif-youth-homelessness/ 2026-07-22T20:14:17Z 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

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]]> Veterans First program launched to end veteran homelessness in Simcoe County /program-launched-to-end-veteran-homelessness-in-simcoe-county/ 2026-07-16T17:10:18Z 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

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]]> Smarter Canada Housing Benefit Could Reduce Homelessness by Over 60%, New Analysis Finds /canada-housing-benefit-could-reduce-homelessness-by-over-60-new-analysis-finds/ 2026-07-14T13:47:13Z 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

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]]> Transforming the Canada Housing Benefit to Prevent Homelessness /transforming-the-canada-housing-benefit-to-prevent-homelessness/ 2026-07-14T13:20:32Z 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

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]]> St. Thomas-Elgin reduces chronic homelessness by 36%, as HRIF project increases housing stability for those on the edge /st-thomas-homelessness-reduction-hrif/ 2026-07-13T15:16:33Z 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

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]]> 5 Things Canada Can Do in the Next National Housing Strategy to Drive Large Scale Reductions in Homelessness /5-things-canada-reduce-homelessness-next-national-housing-strategy/ 2026-07-08T13:41:04Z 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

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]]> Bright Spot: How lived expertise improves homelessness system accountability in Niagara Region /niagara-lived-expert-advisory-homelessness/ 2026-06-30T20:16:17Z Expertise from people with lived experience is central to designing better homelessness response systems in Niagara Region.

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]]> Housing-first in action: How Lambton County91Ô­´´ community outreach team moves people from the streets and into homes /lambton-county-outreach/ 2026-06-16T20:09:10Z 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.

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