The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
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Make a Submission to the Federal Housing Advocate
If you have experienced homelessness or had problems with your housing, you can make a submission to the Advocate. Sharing your experience will help the Advocate drive change and advance the right to housing for all in Canada.
Key Dates
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Marie-Josée Houle appointed as Canada's first Federal Housing Advocate
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Government Announces Membership of the National Housing Council
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