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Obstacles to Affordable Housing in Ontario
The demand for affordable housing across Canada continues to grow. The country’s existing stock of affordable housing units are old and in need of maintenance, and developers aren’t building enough units to meet or keep up with growing demand. A 2017 survey shows 90% of Canadians…
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Gig Economy and Precarious Housing
More and more Canadians are living lives that can best be described as uncertain. Working hard no longer guarantees financial stability and the opportunity to enjoy your retirement years. For many Canadians, job uncertainty is a constant threat to the well-being of their family. Why? Gig Economy is changing the…
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National Housing Day: Why is housing so important?
At Habitat for Humanity, when we build a house, we are not just building a shelter. We are building hope, resilience and strength. We are creating a safe environment for children to grow and families to prosper. We are contributing to the economic vitality of communities.
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MP Pam Damoff on her support of Habitat for Humanity
Here at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we’re always happy to have advocates in our local government, and one Member of Parliament that has been steadfast in her support of our organization is Oakville North—Burlington MP Pam Damoff.
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Hidden Homelessness across Canada
The homelessness we see every day across Canada is just the tip of the iceberg. For every homeless person we see there are conservatively three more people who are part of Canada’s hidden homeless population. What this means is on any given night, 50,000 Canadians are…
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Housing affordability an important issue to GTA voters
At Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin, so much of what we do is dependent on collaboration with our partners in government. Politicians at all levels of government play a crucial role in our success, whether it’s through helping us find land to build on or waiving development charges to make it…
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Refugee Influx in the midst of a Housing Crisis
From coast-to-coast, Canada showcases its diversity through a multitude of ethnic backgrounds. Though more prevalent in major Canadian cities (Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver), our smaller communities also see visible minorities and new immigrants. These new Canadians come from all over the world looking for a place to call home. Recently,…
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Affordable Housing Policy for 2019 and Beyond
In December of 1948, the United Nations recognized housing as a fundamental human right, and their Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 25 (1), has stated the following: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself…
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Who is Fighting Homelessness in the GTA?
More Canadians than ever are feeling the sting of the housing crisis, but luckily there are plenty of ways to support fellow citizens in this time of need. Charitable organizations meet with those affected by our current day crisis to understand the issues and get people back on their feet.