Recommendations for the Canada National Housing Strategy: Supporting Women and Children Experiencing Violence

In 2016, the government of Canada started to pursue the development of a National Housing Strategy and welcomed feedback and input from community organizations across the country.

This report explores the importance of a National Housing Strategy that considers the experiences and needs of women experiencing violence. The report also makes clear recommendations for the strategy, with a focus on recognizing the importance of safe housing as a key component of adequate housing.

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Citation:

WomanACT. (2016). Recommendations for the Canada National Housing Strategy: Supporting Women and Children Experiencing Violence. https://womanact.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WomanACT_Recommendations-for-the-First-Canada-National-Housing-Strategy.pdf

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