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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 […]
Profit for purpose: Reimagining sustainability
In housing and homelessness work, impact is often measured in units delivered and funding secured. Yet what ultimately determines whether that impact endures are the governance and financial decisions made […]
Reducing energy costs and carbon footprint through data
Energy expenses are placing increasing pressure on the budgets of community housing organizations. Cold waves and cost volatility are a concrete reminder of today’s reality: buildings must be better equipped […]
From vision to readiness: tools for navigating housing pre-development
Housing development is often discussed in terms of construction timelines and completed units. Less visible, but equally critical, is the work that happens before construction begins. Pre-development is where projects […]
A look at 2025: Strengthening the community housing sector together
As the Centre enters 2026, we continue to build on the foundations laid by our 2024–2028 Strategic Plan. Through this plan, the Centre positions itself as a catalyst to increase […]
An alliance to accelerate community housing in Montreal
The Centre, in partnership with the PLANCHER Fund and the City of Montreal, announces the creation of a pre-development fund for community housing projects on municipal land. The fund was […]
Digital strategies for community housing: An overview of our practices
Over the past several years, the Centre has invested time, resources, and expertise to strengthen its impact in the digital space. Through tests conducted across different communication projects and through […]
Housing as a national strategic asset: What the 2025 federal Budget reveals
Budget 2025 marks a turning point in how the federal government approaches housing. Under the new Build Canada Homes (BCH) banner, Ottawa now places housing on par with infrastructure, defence, […]
Women leading lasting housing change
Across Canada, women-led and community-based organizations are shaping a more resilient future for community housing by creating solutions that are inclusive, equitable, and grounded in local leadership. From British Columbia […]