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We protect the human right to housing & advocate for change on systemic issues | Tweets by the Advocate Marie-Josée Houle signed –MJ | FR @LogementHousing
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Joined January 2020
The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate welcomes the re-appointment of Marie-Josée Houle, by order in council, who will continue serving as the Federal Housing Advocate. Ms. Houle will serve for a three-year term, effective February 21, 2025:
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Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle met with Minister Erskine-Smith @beynate to discuss the important work to be done in the Advocate’s second mandate to advance the right to housing in Canada. #EndHomelessness #Right2Housing
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RT @AccStandardsCA: 🏠 Imagine accessible housing that evolves with the needs of its residents. We’re developing a draft standard for Acces…
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➡️ More results from our project on housing for people with disabilities:
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RT @AccStandardsCA: 🚨 Have your say! 🚨 Our draft standard on Accessible-Ready Housing is now open for public review! Share your feedback b…
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RT @AccCommCA: Find out what difference #accessible design can make to millions of people in Canada of all ages and abilities through this…
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Make your voice heard in the Neha review panel on the right to housing for women, Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse people. You can also find info & support resources from the @WNHHNetwork here➡️
🚨NOW OPEN 🚨Written submissions are now being accepted by the Neha review panel on the right to housing for women, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people. Submit by March 14th, 2025: We look forward to hearing from you!📝
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Human rights, living free from discrimination, and fundamental socioeconomic rights go hand in hand. #HousingIsAHumanRight #HumanRightsDay
On #HumanRightsDay, we recognize: The right to live free from discrimination The right to live free from poverty The right to live in dignity #SocioeconomicRights matter – read our statement:
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On #HumanRightsDay: Housing is a fundamental human right. People who are homeless or living in encampments have human rights. Let’s raise our voices for #Right2Housing policy that puts people first and creates equitable access to safe, affordable homes🏡
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RT @HousingRightsCA: "New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse...a…
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RT @CdnHumanRights: In the news: 'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence ➡️:
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In the news: 'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
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Insightful conversation with @CdnFireChiefs on the need for #HumanRights based approaches to homelessness and encampments. Fire chiefs play a vital role, and creating a National Fire Administration can help standardize and coordinate efforts. Let’s build solutions together. 🚒🏠
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This is not an appropriate response to encampments. I encourage all municipal leaders to stand up for human rights and work for human rights-based solutions. –MJ ⬇️
Anyone who would like to follow which Councillors have publicly signed the letter (which will remain open) can do so via this spreadsheet:
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New data shows that people with disabilities face financial hardship, unsafe housing, and a lack of supports and services at far higher rates than people without disabilities. On #IDPD, Canada must do more. News release with @CdnHumanRights:
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