Election advocacy for non-profit housing providers
Build, Protect and Support community housing in Ontario
As non-profit housing providers, your voice is crucial in shaping policies that will Build, Protect and Support affordable housing across Ontario and Canada. ONPHA is committed to working with all parties to advance solutions for safe, stable, and affordable housing. We invite you to join us in advocating for community housing.
Our hub provides the tools and resources you need to engage effectively with candidates, elected officials and decision-makers. Together, we can ensure that community housing remains a priority across all levels of government.
Key advocacy resources
Materials to support direct engagement with candidates and policymakers.
ONPHA’s Federal Housing Platform
ONPHA’s seven recommendations to Build, Protect, and Support Canada’s affordable housing stock.
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Provincial Election: A Housing Platform
Help amplify our recommendations to build a stronger housing system in Ontario.
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A Housing Provider’s Guide to Election Engagement
Find FAQs, recommendations and best practices for housing providers to advocate for affordable housing solutions.
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MP Outreach Letter
Customize this MP Outreach Letter template to advocate for affordable housing solutions in your community.
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2025 Federal housing commitments tracker
We are tracking the affordable and non-profit housing commitments from the Liberal, Conservative, New Democratic and Green Parties of Canada ahead of the 2025 federal election.
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How to drive housing change now and beyond the election
The provincial election is a crucial moment for affordable housing advocacy, but the work continues after the votes are counted. In this episode, find inspiration and discover practical ways to advocate at the local level, influence housing policy, and build lasting momentum beyond the election. Listen now.
New on the blog: Housing advocacy in an election year
This guide breaks down how you can get involved, what government relations (GR) means for your work, and simple, effective ways to make an impact during this critical time. Read more.
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📢 Make housing a priority this election! 🏡
Community housing providers are already delivering safe, stable, and affordable housing to Canadians. With the right support, we can build on our strengths and partnerships to do even more.
Representing over 30% of Canada’s total community housing, ONPHA’s plan lays out a clear path forward, focused on 3 key pillars:
🔹 Build More Community Housing
🔹Protect Existing Community Housing
🔹Support Housing Providers
📢 Tell your MPs to take action for affordable housing solutions. Find out how at onpha.on.ca/elections.
🏠 Build more community housing
To solve our housing crisis, we need to expand the supply of affordable homes. ONPHA is calling for:
1️⃣ An Acquisition Fund to help non-profit providers buy existing rental units and preserve affordability.
2️⃣ Reduced Red Tape so non-profits can grow faster without administrative roadblocks.
3️⃣ Prioritizing Government Land for affordable housing projects.
Building more affordable housing = stronger communities.
📢 Tell your MPs we need to move forward on housing solutions. Find out how at onpha.on.ca/elections
🏡 Protect Community Housing: Fund Critical Repairs 🏡 Ontario’s community housing is aging, and without urgent capital repairs, homes will be lost. Many buildings from the 1960s–1980s are in poor condition, impacting tenants and limiting providers’ ability to grow.
✅ Improve living conditions for tenants
✅ Help providers secure financing for expansion
✅ Protect and sustain existing community housing
Read @ONPHA’s full housing platform and get advocacy resources: onpha.on.ca/elections
🏡 Support Tenants & Housing Providers: Fix LTB Delays 🏡
Severe delays at Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hurt both tenants and community housing providers. Months-long wait times lead to housing instability for tenants and financial strain for providers operating on thin margins.
✅ Ensure timely rulings for tenants
✅ Prevent extended periods without rent payments
✅ Protect providers’ ability to maintain & grow housing
We urge the province to prioritize LTB hearings and introduce emergency hearings for severe cases. Timely decisions matter.
Read @ONPHA’s full housing platform and get advocacy resources: onpha.on.ca/elections
Learn more about our advocacy initiatives and get in touch with us at policy@onpha.org.