The newly unveiled Federal Budget is a sorry disappointment. It completely misses the mark on addressing the most pressing housing crisis this country has ever seen. There are no new ideas, and not nearly enough new money announced for housing. The homelessness crisis was not even mentioned. This is simply unacceptable.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate all women and their invaluable contributions to social, economic, cultural, and political advancements toward gender equity. The theme for International Women’s Day in 2023 is “Every Woman Counts,” underlining that every woman, everywhere, has intrinsic and undeniable value.
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse legacies of Black people in Canada, past and present. This month also allows us to learn more about the important roles and achievements of Black people in Canada that have shaped our country.
Today, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate released a series of research reports on homeless encampments that confirm a human rights crisis is unfolding in cities across Canada.
This month marks five years since the federal government released its 10-year, $72 billion National Housing Strategy in 2017 to reverse Canada's housing and homelessness crisis.
I am writing to you to tell you about the organization I have had the honour to lead for almost eight years. The role of Chief Commissioner and CEO was for me, one of the greatest honours of my life. In addition, I would like to provide you with a sense of the current context of the remarkable organization you are about to lead.
Today, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate released a series of research reports that explore the growing trend of financial firms using housing as commodity to grow wealth for their investors.
We are horrified and deeply concerned by the frequent attacks on people experiencing homelessness in Canada.
Closing the gender pay gap is essential to our country’s economic and social recovery, and it is good for business. Today’s workforce is looking for a workplace that reflects their value system. They expect equity, diversity and gender equality at their workplace. Pay equity is a concrete way for employers to take action on these values and to demonstrate that they take gender equality seriously.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission congratulates Mr. Matson on this important decision. We applaud his perseverance in combatting discrimination for over a decade as his case wound its way through national and international human rights justice systems.