Federal Economic Statement Missed Key Housing Needs

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association has expressed disappointment with the federal Fall Economic Statement. Once again, the federal government failed to deliver on its repeated promises to create a fully funded, Indigenous-governed urban, rural, and northern Indigenous Housing Strategy. And it failed to provide additional grants to at least match the rising costs of … Read more

SPRC talks Housing, Poverty and Hunger, Nov 23rd 6pm

Wednesday November 23, 6-7:30 p.m., researchers with the SPRC will report in on their latest research reports on housing, poverty, and hunger, gleaned from the 2021 Census and other research. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-conversations-with-sprc-hamilton-tickets-445529680267? And/or read the reports at https://www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca/   

This Sunday is Our National Housing Day Service

Join our Affordable Housing Team and Hugh Tye, retired executive director of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, for a service titled Inclusion: We All Have A Right to Housing. There will also be a post-service discussion, in the sanctuary, with Hugh. This Sunday we will also recognize Trans Day of Remembrance during the service.  All … Read more

Bill 23 is of Great Concern

You are encouraged to write to your MPP, to support a group, join an action, get engaged and stay informed. Ontario’s Bill 23 with the title “More Homes Built Faster” is of great concern, as is the proposed development on Greenbelt lands and the forced expansion of Hamilton’s and Halton’s urban boundaries. Yes, there are … Read more