November 15, 2023
Violence against women is one of the main causes of homelessness and housing instability among women and children. Approximately 30% of Canada’s homeless population are women, 91% of whom have […]
July 7, 2023
WomanACT’s submission for the National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing. Financialization is a growing trend toward the use of housing as an investment to […]
March 27, 2023
This blog originally appeared on Homeless Hub. Survivors of gender-based violence can experience homelessness due to lack of access to safe and secure housing. They may be unable to access […]
February 2, 2022
“I was left with two options that didn’t work for me and I had to choose the lesser evil, instead of having to think about what would really work for […]
September 23, 2020
In 2019, Canada committed to supporting the most vulnerable communities in accessing affordable and quality housing through the National Housing Strategy. The strategy identified women and children fleeing intimate partner […]
September 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the housing challenges and crisis that exists. Housing remains one of the top barriers faced by women experiencing violence and the services that support them. […]
July 27, 2019
Finding adequate and affordable housing in Toronto has become increasingly difficult. For women and children looking to leave situations of domestic violence, finding safe and affordable housing can be one […]
June 5, 2018
In November 2017, the Canadian government launched the first ever National Housing Strategy in Canada. As a part of this strategy, the federal government made a commitment to working towards […]
May 3, 2018
In November 2017, the Canadian government launched the first ever National Housing Strategy in Canada. As a part of this strategy, the federal government made a commitment to working towards […]