The right to housing in Canada

Wednesday, August 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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 will focus on what the law says about the right to housing in Canada. It will explain:

• 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

ASL interpretation will be available.

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

Questions for our speakers? Email misha.hossain@cleo.on.ca.

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Our work is generously supported by The Law Foundation of Ontario and Department of Justice Canada.