OTTAWA — Marie-Josée Houle has been reappointed as Canada’s federal housing advocate effective Feb. 21 for a three-year term.
According to a release, Houle will continue to monitor the implementation of housing policy and assess its impact on people who are members of vulnerable groups by independently conducting research, consulting with those who have lived experience of housing need or homelessness, collaborating with vulnerable groups and civil society organizations, reviewing submissions related to systemic housing issues and presenting recommendations to further policy.
She was appointed as Canada’s first-ever federal housing advocate in 2022 and is recognized for her community activism, expertise in human rights, and extensive knowledge of the housing and homelessness system, the release reads.
During her first term, Houle conducted a review of homeless encampments to better understand and address the need of vulnerable populations; examined the impact of financialization on housing affordability and housing insecurity; and engaged with Indigenous partners to monitor the state of housing in Indigenous communities.
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