Lisa Ker
Leadership that reflects the communities in which we work
Each year, International Women’s Day invites us to celebrate progress, name inequities, and recommit to the work still ahead. In the community housing sector, this day asks a particularly important […]
Gaining Ground in Halifax: Reflections from the Community Land Trust Summit
This fall, I had the privilege of attending my first Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts Summit. The gathering, held in Halifax, felt like a sector coming into its own. […]
Building homes for Canada
The Community Housing Transformation Centre applauds the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes, created to address the urgency to the housing crisis in Canada. Build Canada Homes is committed […]
The crossroads: Not a choice. A plan.
Homelessness is no longer on the margins. It’s in every city, town, and rural region. Tent encampments. Overflowing shelters. Waitlists that stretch endlessly. Many community housing organizations feel helpless, unsupported, […]
Unlocking growth in community housing: A new vision for the future
As someone deeply rooted in Canada’s community housing sector, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing its incredible potential to address some of our most pressing challenges. Over the years, I’ve […]