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Minister Duclos to speak at CHRA Congress

CHRA is thrilled to announce that the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister for Families, Children and Social Development, will be addressing CHRA Congress delegates during the opening ceremonies of April 13. The Minister, who is responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as well as the federal government’s housing agenda, will speak about his vision for a National Housing Strategy and about the federal government’s recent Budget containing many housing-related measures. READ MORE.
 

A Glimpse at Congress Workshops
Post-Federal Budget Analysis at Congress 2016 – Three Important Panels Not to be Missed

The face of affordable and social housing is evolving, as governments are poised to inject new funding to create innovative and sustainable housing. With that comes enormous opportunities. Your presence at Congress 2016 is a great strategic choice for meeting with key decision makers and providers from across Canada to discuss the impacts of Budget 2016 on the immediate and long terms needs of providers – and to begin to lay the groundwork for a National Housing Stategy. Don’t miss out!

Innovation Forum – April 12
Post-Budget Analysis – Applying Federal Policy Change to the Municipal Housing Agenda

  • Carole Saab, Senior Director, Policy and Government Relations, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
  • Jeff Morrison, Executive Director, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association

Aboriginal Caucus – April 12
Federal Budget 2016 – What’s in it for Aboriginal Housing and Where Should We Go From Here?

  • Facilitators Barbara and Lucille Bruce will bring a highly interactive session to life with an overview of Budget 2016 and implications for Aboriginal housing providers.

Concurrent Workshops – April 13
Post-Federal Budget Context: Real Impact of New Funding on the Housing Crisis

  • Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, NDP Whip and Housing Critic
  • David P. Ball, Reporter, Tyee Solutions Society
  • Stéphan Corriveau, Directeur général, Réseau Québécois des OSBL d’habitation
  • Kishone Tony Roy, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association
Register for Congress Now!
 
Download the Program PDF for a detailed overview of all the workshops, mobile tours and events taking place at Congress!
Early Career Housing Professional:
Be Among the First to Give Your Feedback!

CHRA, in collaboration with Housing Partnership Canada (HPC), is conducting a national survey of early career professionals working in the housing and homelessness sector to gain a better understanding of your workplace experiences and expectations.

CLICK HERE for more information and to complete the survey, and join us at Congress for the Emerging Professionals Focus Group Session to review the result of the survey.

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