The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate

News release
Homeless encampments in Canada a human rights crisis
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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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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 ...

07
December
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new full-time Commissioner - opens in a new tab
December 7, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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03
December
Accessibility is about choice and opportunity - opens in a new tab
December 3, 2022 - Ottawa, Ontario - Canadian Human Rights Commission
On this International Day o ...

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November

23
November
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Valerie Richer as part-time Commissioner - opens in a new tab
November 23, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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21
November
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Julie Lassonde as part-time Commissioner - opens in a new tab
November 21, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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18
November
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new Deputy Chief Commissioner - opens in a new tab
November 18, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
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05
October
Requesting parking accommodation will be easier for employees at ESDC - opens in a new tab
October 5, 2022 – Ottawa (Ontario) – The Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Righ ...

05
October
People with disabilities bearing the brunt of travel woes - opens in a new tab
October 5, 2022 - Ottawa, Ontario - Canadian Human Rights Commission
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