As the global community continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s provincial government laid out a reduced budget on March 25, 2020. These measures are just "phase one" of the province's fiscal actions, Premier Ford told journalists earlier in the week. Read on to find out how community housing providers will be impacted. Read more of the article: Ontario’s economic and fiscal update: what it means for you
We have few opportunities to influence how government and developers operate. However, community consultations offer a chance to make a direct impact on property development in our communities. Find out more about how to prepare for and get involved in community consultations. Read more of the article: The advocates’ guide to effective community consultations
Justin Trudeau has a new minority government, but what does it mean for housing? What could happen to the National Housing Strategy? Read more of the article: ONPHA’s Federal Election Analysis
It's voting season across Canada. Here's 3 things housing providers should know heading in to Canada's 43rd election. Read more of the article: 3 Things Housing Providers Need to Know This Election
ONPHA recently submitted and presented our 2019 Ontario pre-budget recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Read our 5 recommendations to drive housing solutions. Read more of the article: Making the Case for Community Housing: 2019 Pre-Budget Submission
The Repair and Renewal Stream of the NHCIF will offer over $3 billion in low-interest loans and $2.26 in direct contributions across Canada. Find out more details on how to apply. Read more of the article: National Housing Co-Investment Fund: Repair and Renewal
Provincial non-profit housing associations have come together to create a new Alliance. Read more of the article: Stronger Together
Exploring what we know so far about the $13.2 billion National Housing Co-Investment Fund and application process. Read more of the article: National Housing Co-Investment Fund
How to prepare for the 2018 Provincial Election Now that the federal government has delivered the National Housing Strategy, we need the Province to build off that momentum with well-designed initiatives and matching investments. As the Ontario election fast approaches, ONPHA will be ramping up our advocacy efforts in… Read more of the article: Preparing for the 2018 Provincial Election
Many housing providers across Canada are already living the reality of the expiring of their original operating agreements with the federal government. According to the Ontario Auditor General’s most recent report on affordable housing, 50 per cent of these agreements will have expired by the end of 2020,… Read more of the article: Expiring Operating Agreements: Proactive Planning