This week, we are joined by Canada’s first Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle—an experienced leader recognized for her community activism, expertise in human rights, and extensive knowledge of the housing and homelessness system.

Ms. Houle joins us to talk more about her role as the Federal Housing Advocate and why this position is a critical step forward in advancing housing as a fundamental human right in Canada.

This week, we are joined by Peter McMillan, Executive Officer at NT Shelter—a non-profit organization in Northern Territory, Australia committed to ensuring that everyone has a right to affordable, accessible and adequate housing.

Tune in to learn more about what homelessness looks like in the Northern Territory of Australia as well as the efforts that are being made to help end homelessness in the country.

This week, Marlene and Tim join us to discuss the importance of the #Vote4Housing campaign and how we all can get involved to push the government of Ontario to build, protect, and support deeply affordable housing.

This week, Dr. Paul Kershaw talks about the state of housing in Canada and how Generation Squeeze is working towards improving Canada’s wellbeing through cutting-edge research and the voices of youth.

President and CEO of Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS), Margo Schulte, and CEO of Niginan Housing Ventures, Carola Cunningham, join us this week to discuss Edmonton’s Coordinated Youth Response. They talk about how a group of agencies came together during the pandemic to meet an immediate need for better helping youth. You don’t want to miss it!

On this week’s episode, we’ll be joined by Jordan Press, a reporter for the Ottawa bureau of the Canadian Press who focuses on data-driven storytelling and access to information.

Jordan talks to us about his extensive career covering housing on Parliament Hill, his thoughts on the housing chapter in 2022’s federal budget, and what he believes to be the greatest advances in the fight to end homelessness. You don’t want to miss it.

On their journey to help end homelessness in Waterloo Region, House of Friendship provides people with shelter and long-term, permanent supportive housing.

This week, Executive Director of House of Friendship, John Neufeld discusses his work to support vulnerable individuals in accessing vital services such as food, housing and addiction services. He also talks about House of Friendship’s Shelter Care program, the only one of its kind, specifically aimed at providing access to healthcare for those experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region.

In this episode, we’re joined by Amanda Katz, Executive Director of Homeless Cars, an organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness and food insecurity through the proceeds of donated vehicles.

Amanda talks about her innovative organization that uses funds from scrap vehicles in support of ending homelessness within communities across Canada.

There are thousands of vacant homes that can be used for truly affordable housing in Canada.

This week, Marc joins us to talk about “Reside”—a Raising the Roof program that repurposes vacant homes to create long-term affordable housing along with employment opportunities in the trades.

Motivated by a desire to see larger systems change, Kaite’s passion lies in engaging and mobilizing new stakeholders towards the goal of safe and affordable housing for all.

Join us this week where we discuss the long-term impact of renovictions and how strengthening tenant protections can push us forward in addressing Canada’s homelessness crisis.