Recorded on August 13, 2025
Canadian and international laws say that housing is a human right. But many Canadians are not aware of this. Or do not know how to claim this right. As a result, people from marginalized communities continue to face serious challenges in accessing safe and affordable housing.
The Federal Housing Advocate and the National Right to Housing Network are working to make Canadians aware of their right to housing.
This webinar focuses on what the law says about the right to housing in Canada. It explains:
- the international human right to housing and Canada's legal responsibilities
- the housing challenges communities with low incomes face
- Canada's National Housing Strategy Act and why it calls housing a human right
- the role of the Federal Housing Advocate and its successes
- how communities and people can claim their right to housing
- what the National Housing Council's Review Panel does
Speakers:
- Marie-Josée Houle, Canada's Federal Housing Advocate
- Michèle Biss, Executive Director, National Right to Housing Network
- Ambalika Roy, Legal Education Coordinator, National Right to Housing Network
NOTE: We have provided a handout on important resources and supports from the webinar in PDF form below, along with the recording and PowerPoint slides.
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