Greater Sudbury city council has approved new transitional housing projects to help youth and Indigenous people facing homelessness. However, a proposal for a tiny homes pilot project, aimed at providing temporary housing, was rejected. These decisions align with Sudbury’s plan to end homelessness by 2030, aiming for it to be “rare, brief, and non-recurring. “ […]

Montreal’s homelessness crisis is worsening, and policies aimed at managing it are drawing criticism for being punitive rather than supportive. David Chapman, director of Resilience Montreal, highlights the return of “hostile architecture” like anti-homeless benches in Cabot Square—installed to prevent people from sleeping—despite a previous mayoral promise to remove them. This square is a key

Northern Ontario’s new housing research hub, the Centre for Housing Innovation at Laurentian University, aims to increase the number of new builds while reducing prices and environmental impact. Approved by the university’s senate on June 17, the centre will unite students from STEM and social sciences with industry leaders to tackle the region’s housing crisis,

Montreal city officials have rejected a recommendation from a recent report to halt the dismantling of homeless encampments. While officials acknowledged that dismantling encampments is a “last resort,” they defended it as necessary to ensure safety around these sites. The 300-page report, published by Montreal’s public consultation office, emphasized a significant lack of resources for

Ontario’s government is facing criticism for delays in opening a much-needed 60-bed addiction treatment hub in London. Announced in January, the hub was expected to open by April, but it remains without a confirmed opening date, with local officials accusing the province of “sitting on their wallets.” Terence Kernaghan, NDP MPP for London North Centre,

The Street Outreach Services (SOS) program in Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been reinstated after being discontinued in 2022 due to funding shortages. The program, which offers mobile outreach, crisis support, and harm reduction services, is crucial in addressing rising homelessness in the city. SOS provides essential supplies, support, and transportation to shelters, detox centers, or

The McLean Legacy Fund is now accepting applications for projects focused on healing, cultural revitalization, and commemoration for survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools and their families. Named after Garry McLean, a Manitoba-based advocate for day school survivors, the fund is part of a \$1.47 billion settlement, which includes a \$200 million legacy fund. McLean,

Toronto’s unhoused population has more than doubled in three years, reaching an estimated 15,400 last fall, according to the city’s 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey. This marks a sharp increase from 7,300 in 2021 and reflects a growing crisis that requires a coordinated response from all levels of government. The survey attributes the rise

ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Calgary, Alberta, from December 15–18, 2025. Two key opportunities are available for Inuit participation, both with an application deadline of October 1, 2025. Inuit Recognition Award This award honors Inuit individuals making significant contributions to Arctic research. Nominees must be of Inuit descent, 21 years or older,

A former motel in Edmonton’s Beverly neighborhood, once considered a problem property, is slated to be converted into transitional housing for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) received approval to transform the Beverly Motel into 17 units, with an abstinence-based program allowing stays of up to six months. The project, funded