Innovation of housing policies key to fairness and opportunity

No one strategy alone can resolve the complex issues at the root of poverty in Canada. A new National Housing Strategy will, however, build on the momentum already created, and enable a significant next step towards greater fairness, opportunity and justice for all Canadians.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is also the minister responsible for the CMHC.
Canada is well-positioned to realize its vision of ensuring fairness and opportunity for all Canadians. The Canada Child Benefit, introduced just two years ago, is helping to lift tens of thousands of households out of poverty, while the commitment to renew the Homelessness Partnering Strategy promi...

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