#BuildCanadaHomes will not solve the housing crisis overnight—there are 1.5 million Canadian households currently in need of far more affordable rents. But this initiative could represent a turning point if it’s implemented right. Read our take on Ottawa's plan in our latest blog:

"The housing crisis is urgent, and so is the opportunity. We can keep funding market Band-aids that expire in a generation, or we can take land off the speculative market, put it in community hands and make houses into homes. For good." buff.ly/h7dDmZI

How can CLTs take control of land & housing for the long term? In Vancouver, PNLT’s Joshua Barndt showed how pro formas can help CLTs plan acquisitions & protect affordability. ➡️ Read the blog: buff.ly/H3jrpKK For those at the #CLTSummit in Halifax, he’ll be leading a similar workshop this Sunday!

“Financialized landlords have filed evictions at significantly higher rates in Black and racialized majority renter populations for all of the past 12 years.” —BSH’s Sean Grisdale on his latest research. buff.ly/pH2HjeD Read the full report on our website: buff.ly/KEgXKf1

📣New research alert! Systemic financial, political & institutional obstacles are slowing subsidized #housing when it's needed most. In partnership w/ @VivreenVille.bsky.social, our latest study examines barriers facing #non-profit developers in the GMA & ways forward. Read more at: buff.ly/NBmk190

CLTs are quietly revolutionizing Canadian housing. With 45+ CLTs nationwide offering permanent affordability, community ownership & land off the speculative market, one question remains: is there enough political will to support the momentum? Read our blog for more:

New research from BSH's Martine August and Julie Mah reveals the alarming feature of Toronto's #rental market: financialized #landlords evict at significantly higher rates than individual landlords or non-profit owners. 📰 buff.ly/C5FKLpf Full Report: buff.ly/Pbd2PG2

📢 New report alert! A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada by Dr. Kuni Kamizaki highlights how #CLTs offer a much needed shift in Canada’s #housing system. More than a report, it's a call-to-action for policymakers, advocates & communities alike.

What happens when renters' homes are treated as financial assets rather than shelter? Our analysis of 385,000+ eviction filings in the GTA (2010-2021) reveals a systematic pattern of displacement. Read our latest blog for deeper analysis: buff.ly/I8EtHBV Or find the full report at buff.ly/ZY6GQYS

New BSH research, by @seangrisdale.bsky.social, analyzing 385,000+ eviction filings in the GTA (2010-2021) reveals how financialized landlords are systematically undermining housing security & exacerbating inequalities across the region. Read the full report: buff.ly/ZY6GQYS (Thread 1/6)

"Canada’s housing crisis demands a reset... Governments should not bail out speculative development models, but instead use this moment to invest in non-market housing..." BC housing experts, including BSH's Dr. Penny Gurstein, call on Carney & Robertson to act. 📝 Read the letter:

#Housing inequities experienced by people living with disabilities go beyond #accessibility. They include issues of safety, security & dignity. 📰 buff.ly/liciZYN So, how well does Canada’s housing meet accessible needs? We’re digging into the data: 🔗 buff.ly/Pg8qPTX

#No-fault #evictions are increasingly common nationwide as landlords seek to maximize rental income. CBC 📹 buff.ly/TfQjRPR BSH research on BC & forthcoming research on the GTA evidence this trend, calling for greater renter protections. Read more: buff.ly/71F9M1N

From workshops and webinars to new research, renewed funding, and the Overhead season finale—we have plenty of #housing research updates to share, including upcoming events in Montreal & Halifax. Read all the details in our latest newsletter from the Housing Research Collaborative 🔗 buff.ly/2rWqOI0

Thank you @ravikahlon.bsky.social for your leadership in BC’s #housing sector. Your dedication made a real impact in moving toward a more balanced supply of housing. Congrats @christineboyle.bsky.social on becoming Housing Minister! Looking forward to your vision for a more equitable housing future.

CLTs aren’t just about affordability—they’re tools for resisting gentrification & reclaiming community land. Our report by S. Bunce & E. Ezvan shows CLTs support: ➡️Decommodification ➡️Community control ➡️Perpetual affordability ➡️Social justice in action 📖 Read the full report: buff.ly/khlgBrD

A 77% increase in Toronto's unhoused population over the last 3 years is a direct result of a lack of affordable #housing and #evictions. This isn't a symptom of a struggling economy. It is the result putting profit before people. And it needs to stop. buff.ly/XRQF3hB.

🏠 Housing is a human right—but for many people with #disabilities in Canada, #accessible housing is anything but. Watch our recent Research in Progress webinar as we dig into the data & lived realities to push for real change. 🧑‍💻Watch the recording in the link below:

#Housing is a human right—not a commodity. The impacts of financialization are devastating: #evictions, #displacement, the loss of deeply affordable homes. Add your voice to NRHN's campaign & build public pressure to ensure our housing system puts people before profit: buff.ly/I5Y83OI

Community land trusts, or CLTs, are on the rise as an innovative land use model... but what what does that actually mean? Check out our latest blog for a deep dive into what is a community land trust, what do they do, and what might the future of CLTs in Canada look like. 🧑‍💻 buff.ly/sPVySzb

We're thrilled to share that we've received renewed funding for the next 3 years from CMHC & SSHRC! As part of the CHRN, we’re building on five years of research to continue advancing bold ideas in #housing policy and practice. Read our latest blog for more: bsh.ubc.ca/bsh-a-review...

"This is about housing equity & liveability. Allowing up to 6 units in detached buildings will unlock ground-related homes for families, seniors, newcomers & multigenerational households—people who are too often excluded from neighbourhoods built around a single housing type." buff.ly/zsd0qhu

Canada’s housing system is failing survivors of gender-based violence — but we have the knowledge and the tools to change that. At today's #NEHA panel, BSH & BCSTH pushed for smart, rights-based investments in safe, non-profit #housing. 👉 Read our latest blog to see what's needed:

"In 2020, Canada’s biggest financial firms purchased 90% of available rental stock in Toronto." Now, U.S. private equity is set to add 21K more units w/out rent control. BSH researchers Nemoy Lewis & Martine August unpack what this means for affordability & tenant security. 📰

Despite government promises and some progress, too many Canadians with disabilities still struggle to find homes that truly work for them. Read our take on why accessible housing still isn’t accessible enough in Canada on our blog buff.ly/x4PbkGG for more.

"Housing is a fundamental human right & everyone deserves a place to call home. Yet over 235K people in Canada are facing homelessness & more are denied the human right to housing, facing eviction, unaffordable housing or systemic barriers that make it impossible to escape homelessness."

"Housing is a fundamental human right & everyone deserves a place to call home. Yet over 235K people in Canada are facing homelessness & more are denied the human right to housing, facing eviction, unaffordable housing or systemic barriers that make it impossible to escape homelessness."

"Housing is a fundamental human right & everyone deserves a place to call home. Yet over 235K people in Canada are facing homelessness & more are denied the human right to housing, facing eviction, unaffordable housing or facing systemic barriers that make it impossible to escape homelessness."

🎧New podcast alert! Hear from @vivreenville.bsky.social's Adam Mongrain & Ines Zerrouki, McGill's Nik Luka & ‪@conradspeckert.bsky.social‬ as they discuss smaller-scale approaches that have outsized impact on affordability & availability: non-profit housing & gentle density. Listen @ buff.ly/AMbqf8x

New study shows social & non-market housing helps people cover basic needs, avoid missed rent & reduce financial stress. We need lasting rent-geared solutions—not just cash allowances. buff.ly/QaG0bSd ➡️ See similar insights in our Filling the Gaps research at: buff.ly/Wfl0xkf

Next week's Research in Progress webinar will dive into how housing meets the accessibility needs of Canadians & gaps where policy changes are needed. Hear from @evoy.bsky.social‬ & Alina McKay on Wed 10AM PT/1PM ET ➡️https://buff.ly/yg9BhTH Presented in partnership w/ @accessiblehousgnet.bsky.social

It’s disappointing to see exceptions made to below-market-rate housing mandates—especially with affordable #housing need at an all-time high in Vancouver. With the highest rents in Canada, concessions like this keep pressure on low-income #renters.

@kmclt.bsky.social‬'s recent acquisition of its second building isn't just a win for that community, but for the CLT movement as a whole. Read our latest blog on how they approach their work, the impact it has on residents, and their future vision as they continue to grow. buff.ly/pUiTL2F

Our upcoming Research in Progress webinar is just a couple of weeks away! Register to learn about the extent to which #housing meets the #accessibility needs of Canadians today & the gaps where policy changes are needed. ➡️ buff.ly/QsNNYNp Presented in partnership w/ @accessiblehousgnet.bsky.social‬

Rent hikes and evictions aren’t a glitch—they’re a feature of a system that puts renters at a disadvantage. Is it time to consider labour-style protections to rental housing? buff.ly/0hQBdzP Check out our #evictions research on our website: buff.ly/iByAGhf

📣 Big news for inclusive housing in Canada! The Federal gov just released the new Accessible-Ready Housing Standard, which sets national guidelines to improve #accessibility in new homes—an important step toward #housing equity for people w/ disabilities. buff.ly/rRELtxj

Despite broad public support for supportive housing, NIMBYism wins again. A proposed project in Kitsilano is off the table—a setback for equitable housing in a community that needs it most. buff.ly/Os0yGes

Thank you so much to Toronto Chinatown Land Trust's Chiyi Tam for an inspiring presentation this week on how collective ownership can build community, support affordability, and preserve cultural heritage. If you missed her webinar, you can find it on our website at buff.ly/fRM02CW

KMCLT's Dominique Russell explores how CLTs offer hope—and action—in the face of a #housingcrisis: “Anyone who wants to effect change in our relationship to land & community can be part of it too.” 👏 Congrats to KMCLT on growing their CLT and acquiring a second building! Read more: buff.ly/t6A7OvK

When housing becomes a financial asset, tenants pay the price. Research by Martine August & @closthilaire.bsky.social, BSH researchers, shows how financial firms are driving up rents & evictions in TO. If it wasn't already obvious, it's time to rethink financialized housing policies. buff.ly/Bo14N5s

Tomorrow at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET! Don't forget to register at bit.ly/TOChinatownRsrch to reserve your spot for our next Research in Progress webinar with TCLT's Chiyi Tam.

🎉 Happy #WorldCLTDay! We're proud to be advancing #CLT research in collaboration w/ inspiring partners like @CanadianCLTs, KMCLT, TCLT, @PARCtoronto, @CPPlanning_ & more. Together, we're working to strengthen the sector & spark #innovation in community-led land use. 📚 Learn more at: buff.ly/iAIbvzX

One week away! Don't forget to sign up for our next Research in Progress webinar with TCLT's Chiyi Tam happening Wednesday, May 21 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Register today at buff.ly/W50DYFq Missed our other recent webinars? Watch the recordings at buff.ly/W19wpJZ

Why does it matter that Canada’s new Housing Minister was once a Mayor? Because he understands local realities: rising rents, growing homelessness, and limited tools on the ground. In our latest blog, we explore the challenges—and the solutions: buff.ly/Uk3q5eB

🚨 Registration is open for the 2025 CLT Summit! Join the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts in Halifax this Sept for a weekend of inspiration, strategy & collective action with changemakers across Canada. Early bird tickets available until June 13 — grab yours before they go!

Curious about our Research in Progress webinars? Don't miss "Pathways to #HousingSecurity Through Collective Ownership" featuring Chiyi Tam from Toronto Chinatown Land Trust, happening later this month! Visit our site for more info and to sign up.

Curious about our Research in Progress webinars? Don't miss "Pathways to #HousingSecurity Through Collective Ownership" featuring Chiyi Tam from Toronto Chinatown Land Trust, happening later this month! Visit our site for more info and to sign up.

Yesterday's CCRN Co-Creation summit gathered local leaders to discuss innovative #housing solutions. DTES orgs—like HAS, DTES-CLT, Aboriginal Front Door & First United—centre residents in decisions that directly impact their lives & advocated for more responsive, community-led project funding.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our Research in Progress webinar yesterday on Overcoming Barriers to Non-Profit Housing with Dr. Nik Luka and @vivreenville.bsky.social's Adam Mongrain and Ines Zerrouki. If you missed it, find the recording on our website at buff.ly/p2zdAyp

Join the next BSH Research in Progress webinar tomorrow at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET!📣 Hear from our community partner @vivreenville.bsky.social & @mcgilluniversity.bsky.social's Dr. Nik Luka on how the non-profit housing sector in Montréal is creating more #affordablehousing. Sign up at: buff.ly/0KHGh4T