The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
Key Dates
Marie-Josée Houle appointed as Canada's first Federal Housing Advocate
Government Announces Membership of the National Housing Council
Parliament passes the National Housing Strategy Act, which establishes a requirement for a National Housing Strategy, a National Housing Council, and a Federal Housing Advocate.
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March
Opening remarks at CHRC Employee Town Hall - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights Com ...
21
March
Eliminating racism is our collective responsibility - opens in a new tab
March 21, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International Day ...
14
March
National Film Board of Canada commits to being more inclusive of Inuit culture - opens in a new tab
March 14, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission and the National Film Board of C ...
08
March
Every woman counts - opens in a new tab
March 8, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark International Women's ...
01
February
Honouring the Black heroes of Canada’s past and present - opens in a new tab
February 1 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the start of Black Histor ...
30
January
We must all take action to combat Islamophobia - opens in a new tab
January 30, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
On the occasion of National ...
23
January
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new full-time Commissioner - opens in a new tab
January 23, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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17
January
Canada loses iconic disability rights champion - opens in a new tab
January 17, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights C ...
06
January
Together, we are stronger than hate - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner,
Canadian Human Rights Commission
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10
December
A Canada for everyone: 45 calls for inclusion - opens in a new tab
December 10, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark International Huma ...