Building tomorrow’s communities today As housing affordability challenges continue to grow, Ontario’s community housing sector is a powerful force for innovation, resilience, and impact. Home to over 260,000 residents in more than 160,000 units – and representing more than half of Canada’s community housing stock – the sector is reshaping… Read more of the article: Ontario’s Community Housing: Ready to lead, ready to build
Key takeaways from the 2024 ONPHA Conference The opening plenary at the 2024 ONPHA Conference sparked an urgent and wide-reaching discussion, tackling the critical question: Is community housing still relevant? The resounding answer? Yes, now more than ever. But the conversation revealed more than simple affirmation. Read more of the article: Why community housing is more relevant than ever
Where did Ontario’s $11.07 billion housing investment go? The National Housing Strategy (NHS) is Canada’s over $115 billion housing plan, designed to address Canada’s housing affordability crisis. But how exactly are these funds being allocated to create meaningful change? In Ontario, five key NHS programs alone… Read more of the article: Unpacking the National Housing Strategy
Ontario is in election mode, and a federal election may be just around the corner. Housing advocacy in an election year is crucial. With so much at stake for housing policy, now is the time for non-profit housing providers to engage with candidates and advocate for housing solutions that address the… Read more of the article: Housing advocacy in an election year
On March 28, the federal government released Budget 2023 A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. The 2023 Federal budget lacked the meaningful investments needed for affordable housing. While the budget did include a commitment of $4 billion over seven years to implement an Urban,… Read more of the article: ONPHA’s initial response: 2023 Federal Budget & 2023 Ontario Budget
As we enter the new year of 2023, I would like to take a moment to wish all of our members a happy and prosperous new year. I hope that you have had the opportunity to take some time to relax and enjoy the holidays with your… Read more of the article: Looking Ahead to 2023: Working Together for a Better Future
Housing is a key component of Reconciliation. Learn more about how we can meet the growing needs of Indigenous people living off-reserve in Ontario. Read more of the article: Transforming Indigenous community housing in Ontario
Professional development is a win-win for employees and employers alike. Follow three steps to ge buy-in from your supervisor for your next great professional development opportunity. Read more of the article: How to ask your organization to invest in your professional development
Election Day in Ontario is almost here! Find out what the major party platforms have committed to affordable housing. Read more of the article: What the major Ontario party platforms say about affordable housing
As Ontario's housing crisis worsens, our provincial government must take action to build, protect, and support deeply affordable housing. Here's how you can advocate! Read more of the article: Three simple ways to advocate for affordable housing this election
