Plancher-news
Events coming up this spring 2025
Here’s an overview of the upcoming events the Centre will be attending this spring. If you’re there too and would like to meet us to talk about your projects, don’t […]
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, […]
Honouring Indigenous leadership: An ongoing commitment towards transformation
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast. At the […]
A pilot project to expand community housing in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI), known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now making strides with a pilot project aimed at expanding community housing. The province, in partnership […]
Canadians want to know more about community housing
A recent national survey conducted by Abacus Data for the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada reveals a powerful insight: Canadians are not only open to community housing, they want more […]
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund update webinar
Are you working to improve housing conditions in Nunavut? The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund (NPF) is a grant program dedicated to supporting Nunavut community housing projects. Join us on Tuesday, May […]
Building a stronger future for community housing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s community housing sector is facing an aging housing stock, limited funding, and a shortage of skilled workers. Compared to many other provinces, unfortunately it remains underdeveloped and fragmented, limiting […]
By and for Indigenous peoples: Housing transformation in Calgary
With a population exceeding 50,000, Calgary’s urban Indigenous community faces an acute housing crisis rooted in systemic inequities. The lack of culturally grounded housing options, particularly for large, intergenerational families, […]
Webinar Replay – Preserving communities, empowering futures: Insights from New Roots CLT’s work in Halifax
The Centre recently hosted the webinar Preserving and Strengthening Communities: The Experience of New Roots in Halifax, with New Roots CLT and their partner Happy Cities, as part of the […]