Canadian Housing and Renewal Association

Canadian Housing and Renewal Association The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association is a national, not-for-profit advocacy group working towards affordable housing for all.

L'ACHRU est un groupe national à but non lucratif œuvrant en faveur du logement abordable pour tous. Back in the mid-sixties, a group of concerned urban renewal professionals in Toronto became members of the Upper New York State Chapter of the National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and from this nucleus, in 1967, the Canadian Association of Housing & Renewal Officials (CAH

RO) was born. Since then, our name has changed but the ideals that brought us together are still at our core; for over 40 years, we have been working to bring affordable housing issues and solutions to the attention of decision-makers.

We need a strong and clear plan to tackle the housing crisis in Canada. The recommendations being made by the National R...
08/20/2026

We need a strong and clear plan to tackle the housing crisis in Canada.

The recommendations being made by the National Right to Housing Network outline some great ideas for what that could look like, including expanding the stock of community housing, and delivering a Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy.

Check out their new letter writing campaign if you agree!
https://lnkd.in/guR3z9a4

❗Canada's right-to-housing law is clear: the National Housing Strategy must prioritize people in greatest housing need.

This includes:

- People with disabilities
- Indigenous communities
- Black and racialized communities
- Women and gender-diverse people
- And other marginalized communities experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness

🏠 Canada's current National Housing Strategy was never updated to follow the federal government's own commitments to uphold housing as a fundamental human right.

Now is the time to change course.

👉 Send a letter to call on the government to follow its own law: https://housingrights.ca/make-the-new-national-housing-strategy-follow-the-law/

Time is running out!The August 31 deadline to apply for the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Resilient Housin...
08/20/2026

Time is running out!

The August 31 deadline to apply for the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Resilient Housing Cohort is fast approaching.

If you’re planning a new build or retrofit, don’t miss your chance to access FREE expert technical support to help make your project more climate-resilient, energy-efficient, and low-carbon.

Learn more and apply by August 31, 2026.
https://bit.ly/4fAUila

Get expert support. Strengthen your project. Build for the future.

Le temps presse!La date limite du 31 août pour soumettre votre candidature à la Cohorte pour le logement résilient du Se...
08/20/2026

Le temps presse!

La date limite du 31 août pour soumettre votre candidature à la Cohorte pour le logement résilient du Service pour des infrastructures adaptées au climat (SIAC) approche à grands pas.

Vous planifiez une nouvelle construction ou un projet de rénovation? Ne manquez pas l’occasion de bénéficier GRATUITEMENT de l’accompagnement d’experts pour rendre votre projet plus résilient face aux changements climatiques, plus écoénergétique et sobre en carbone.

Apprenez-en plus sur le programme SIAC et déposez votre candidature d’ici le 31 août 2026.
https://bit.ly/3SYut5P

Profitez d’une expertise gratuite. Renforcez votre projet. Bâtissez pour l’avenir.

Housing on the Hill Day is an annual member exclusive event organized by CHRA that facilitates meetings between housing ...
08/19/2026

Housing on the Hill Day is an annual member exclusive event organized by CHRA that facilitates meetings between housing professionals and Parliamentarians to discuss issues of importance to the social and non-profit housing sector. Attendees also get access to ongoing programming including speakers and special guests throughout the day.

Can't attend advocacy meetings? More interested in the amazing programming lineup? Purchase a day pass to get access to programming, networking opportunities, and meals!

Learn more and register. https://bit.ly/3B3j89a

La Journée de l'habitation sur la Colline est un événement organisé par l'ACHRU visant à faciliter les rencontres entre ...
08/19/2026

La Journée de l'habitation sur la Colline est un événement organisé par l'ACHRU visant à faciliter les rencontres entre les professionnels du logement et les parlementaires afin de discuter des enjeux importants pour le secteur du logement social et à but non lucratif. Les participants rencontreront des parlementaires tout au long de la journée, tandis que nous proposerons un programme continu.

Vous ne pouvez pas assister aux réunions de plaidoyer ? Vous êtes davantage intéressé(e) par notre formidable programme ? Procurez-vous une passe pour la journée afin d'accéder au programme, aux opportunités de réseautage et aux repas !

Pour en savoir plus et s'inscrire. https://bit.ly/3RrNqb4

ICYMI: For more than three decades, Shaun Simms has worked at the intersection of people, policy, and purpose in communi...
08/17/2026

ICYMI: For more than three decades, Shaun Simms has worked at the intersection of people, policy, and purpose in community housing. From frontline roles to national leadership, her career reflects a deep belief in housing as a foundation for dignity, wellbeing, and strong communities.

Check out the CHRA blog to read Shaun's reflections on what drew her to the sector, how her approach to leadership has evolved, and where she sees momentum that gives her confidence in the future of community housing.
https://bit.ly/4qgTi9G

Au cas où vous l'auriez manqué : Depuis plus de trois décennies, Shaun Simms travaille là où se croisent les gens, les p...
08/17/2026

Au cas où vous l'auriez manqué : Depuis plus de trois décennies, Shaun Simms travaille là où se croisent les gens, les politiques et les objectifs dans le cadre du logement communautaire. Que ce soit dans des rôles de première ligne ou de leadership à l'échelle nationale, la carrière de Shaun Simms reflète sa profonde conviction que le logement est le fondement de la dignité, du bien-être et de la vitalité des communautés.

Consultez le blogue de l'ACHRU, où Shaun explique pouquoi elle s'est intéressée à ce secteur, comment son approche du leadership a évolué et ce qui lui donne confiance en l'avenir du logement communautaire.
https://bit.ly/4wqjnEu

Pour résoudre la crise du logement, une collaboration intersectorielle sera nécessaire. La Sommet sur le logement et l’é...
08/17/2026

Pour résoudre la crise du logement, une collaboration intersectorielle sera nécessaire. La Sommet sur le logement et l’économie Canadienne réunissant des dirigeants de divers secteurs économiques afin d'explorer les liens entre une économie canadienne forte et l'accessibilité au logement, de trouver des solutions, de nouer des contacts et de définir des mesures concrètes.

Réservez votre hébergement pour le Sommet avant le 22 août !

Pour en savoir plus et s'inscrire.
https://bit.ly/3PX8ryN

Solving the housing crisis is going to take cross-sector collaboration. The Summit on Housing and the Canadian Economy b...
08/17/2026

Solving the housing crisis is going to take cross-sector collaboration. The Summit on Housing and the Canadian Economy brings together leaders from multiple economic sectors to explore the links between a strong Canadian economy and housing affordability, find solutions, make connections, and identify actions.

Book your accommodation for the Summit by August 22!

Learn more and register.
https://bit.ly/4vnACHu

08/13/2026

What can we accomplish when Canada’s community housing sector connects, collaborates, and learns from one another?

In this member testimonial, Virginia Holden, CEO of Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS), shares her perspective on the power of collaboration and the value of being part of CHRA’s national network.

Watch Virginia’s testimonial and discover how GVHS is helping build stronger communities through affordable housing.

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