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Strengthening Canada’s housing and shelter response for women and gender-diverse people
June 15, 2026

WNHHN calls on the federal government to fund, build, and listen in order to end the cycle of gendered homelessness once and for all. Women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness … More


Shelter Reality: Presenting to the federal Standing Committee on the Status of Women
June 1, 2026

On May 28, Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat, WNHHN’s Co-Chair and Chair of the National Indigenous Women’s Housing Network, appeared as a witness before federal Standing Committee on the Status of Women … More


WNHHN speaks to Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)
May 27, 2026

On May 25, the Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network was invited to speak as a witness to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance regarding pre-budget consultations in … More


Federal Pre-Budget Consultation: Investing in gender-responsive housing outcomes
May 22, 2026

Read our recommendations to the federal Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) on what’s needed to address gendered homelessness in the upcoming fall budget As Canada prepares its next federal budget, … More


Spring Economic Update: A strong economy requires gender housing justice
May 6, 2026

The Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network responds to the federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Update, calling for gender-responsive housing investments, climate-resilient infrastructure, stronger affordability measures, and coordinated action to … More


Open Letter to Minister Robertson following his response to the Neha Review Panel
April 24, 2026

  Housing Minister Gregor Robertson tabled his response to the Neha Review Panel in Parliament on April 17, fulfilling his legislated obligation to respond to the panel’s reports within 120 … More


HUMA Brief: Build Canada Homes must work for women and gender-diverse people
April 20, 2026

Canada’s housing crisis cannot be solved with a “business-as-usual” approach—and yet, that is exactly the risk we face. The federal government’s Build Canada Homes (BCH) initiative signals an important shift … More


Senate Event: Dignity, safety, and a guaranteed livable income
February 12, 2026

This week the Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network joined allies to talk about support for Bill S-206, a guaranteed livable income, in Ottawa’s Senate. On February 11, the National … More