The National Housing Strategy introduced on November 22, 2017 promised legislation to implement the government’s commitment to the progressive realization of the “right to housing” as guaranteed in international human rights law. What does this right mean and what is the collective duty across the public and private sectors in Canada to achieve this international standard? More immediately, as winter approaches, how are we meeting our moral obligation to address our worst ever homelessness crisis in the region?

Moderator: Adrienne Pacini, Partner, SHS Consulting

Michael Brooks, CEO, REALPAC

Cheryll Case, Founder and Executive Director, CP Planning and Early Canadian Urban Leader, University of Toronto – School of Cities

Emily Paradis, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Federal Housing Advocate

Mwarigha M.S, Vice President, WoodGreen Community Services