Cynthia Bouchard
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National Housing Council Secretariat
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined December 2014
The NHC has released its most recent report on scaling the non-market housing sector in Canada.
Our new report calls on the federal government to double the size of Canada’s non-market housing sector. Scaling-up non-market housing can restore housing affordability, provide adequate housing and drive productivity and economic growth. Read here:
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📣 The new “Neha” review panel will examine the right to adequate housing for women, Two Spirit and gender-diverse people, and the government's duty to uphold this right. Terms of reference available here 👉 https://t.co/1ueeoVAzOP
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NOW AVAILABLE! The review panel report on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing is now live on the @EN_NHC website. This report marks the conclusion of the first-ever review panel on a systemic #housing issue. 🏠 Read it here: https://t.co/Vfwi8BgpHv
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National Housing Council co-chair @timrichter having a fireside conversation with Minister @SeanFraserMP at the #NHC2024
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📢 It’s here! The @EN_NHC’s new report provides a pathway to change how we understand housing as a right in Canada. This shift in thinking is key to advancing the progressive realization of the #Right2Housing. 🏡 Read the report: https://t.co/pqunLmEx4r
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A healthier, more inclusive housing system starts with a human rights-based approach. On Dec. 7, the @EN_NHC will release a new report that envisions a future where the #Right2Housing becomes reality in Canada. 🏡 Follow us for updates.
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While we are investing billions in transit infrastructure across B.C., outdated rules are slowing down the delivery of homes next to SkyTrain stations and major bus exchanges. Homes near transit and services that people rely on. Today, I introduced a Bill to fix this. 🧵 [1/4]
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⏰STARTING NOW: The first oral hearing for Canada's historic human rights-based review panel on the “financialization” of housing begins! 🖥️ Tune in now to hear testimony and evidence from the Federal Housing Advocate, Martine August, and Nemoy Lewis: https://t.co/NnUWcYH7dW
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The first live hearings of the @EN_NHC review panel on the #financialization of purpose-built rental housing launch today! The Advocate will speak at 1pm EST – tune in here: https://t.co/UkM3IL3zKY
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Today's historic oral hearing on financialization begins with Elder Verna McGregor reminding us that the very basic needs are water, food, housing - then comes safety, and then love and belonging. "It all starts with housing." Watch with us: https://t.co/qPWdUvPYb3
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📢🏠UPDATE: The oral part of the hearing for the review panel on the financialization of purpose-built rental housing starts on Oct. 23. The full hearing schedule is posted on our website, along with a link to view the proceedings live :
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One month left to apply! The Government of Canada is looking for new members to join the @EN_NHC. Read this thread to learn more, and apply soon:
The Government of Canada is looking to build a new pool of candidates to fill existing and future vacancies on the @EN_NHC. Read this thread to learn how you can play a role in building a #housingstrategy grounded in human rights. Apply here:
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Deadline for written submissions extended! The review panel on the financialization of purpose-built rental housing will be accepting submissions until August 31, 2023. To make a submission:
🚨 Less than one month left to make a submission to the review panel’s written hearing! 🚨 The @EN_NHC is calling for submissions from individuals and organizations affected by the financialization of purpose-built #rentalhousing. https://t.co/ZtVE3lG75a
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In its May quarterly meeting, held in Vancouver, B.C., the @EN_NHC was delighted to welcome the Honourable @KahlonRav, Minister of Housing for British Columbia, as special guest to share and talk about provincial housing challenges and opportunities.
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Are you concerned about the financialization of purpose-built rental housing? The NHC review panel wants to hear from you!
🚨 The written hearing for the review panel is now LIVE 🚨 Individuals and organizations concerned about the financialization of purpose-built rental housing are encouraged to make a submission. Visit the @EN_NHC's website for more information. https://t.co/EygUbUBriG
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🚨 The written hearing for the review panel is now LIVE 🚨 Individuals and organizations concerned about the financialization of purpose-built rental housing are encouraged to make a submission. Visit the @EN_NHC's website for more information. https://t.co/EygUbUBriG
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En septembre 2022, la défenseure fédérale du logement @HousingLogement a demandé au Conseil de créer une commission d’examen pour analyser la financiarisation du parc locatif. Le Conseil est prêt à procéder! Voici sa réponse 👇 (1/4) https://t.co/SXeMNbrDV3
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In Sept 2022, the Federal Housing Advocate @HousingLogement asked the Council to establish a Review Panel to examine the financialization of purpose-built rental #housing. The Council is ready to move forward! Check out the Council’s response 👇 (1/4) https://t.co/1nCKdXJRNq
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Today, we released a series of research that explores the impact of corporate investment in Canada’s housing. It shows a link between #financialization and unaffordable rents, evictions, and long-term care deaths, with disadvantaged groups most impacted ➡️ https://t.co/ugI9thk2Xc
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REPORT LAUNCH: How do 400+ housing organizations, experts, and advocates feel about Canada's National Housing Strategy? "What We Heard" compiles their observations and urgent suggestions to ensure the plan meets its targets and cuts homelessness in half. https://t.co/QcQkntLdSX
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