Right to Housing Toronto

On January 23, 2026, the Budget Committee will hold its final wrap-up meeting and provide recommendations to the Mayor on the City's operating & capital budgets. In the midst of an escalating housing & homelessness crisis, the City must take a human rights-based approach in its budget by prioritizing supports for renters & people experiencing homelessness, and maximizing investments in affordable housing preservation. Read our full submission: right2housingto.ca/wp-content/upl… #Right2Housing #TorontoHousing #AffordableHousing #BudgetTO

On World Day of Social Justice, we’re spotlighting a critical issue: many people in Canada continue to face systemic barriers to housing, especially those from marginalized communities. “Social justice and the right to housing are inseparable. Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home, and when people are denied that right because of who they are or where they come from, we must take action to remove the barriers,” said Mathieu Pierre Dagonas, Acting Executive Director at CCHR. Our research report, Measuring Discrimination in Rental Housing Across Canada, shows that racialized individuals, newcomers, people with disabilities, and renters with children face disproportionately high levels of discrimination when seeking rental housing. Download the report: ow.ly/6WBL50YiMXE To learn more about our policy recommendations for addressing discrimination in rental housing, visit: ow.ly/to2a50YiMXC #HousingRights #HumanRights #SocialJusticeDay

🗣️ As housing unaffordability rises across Ontario, supporting disadvantaged communities with access to affordable financing and rental supports is critical to reducing chronic homelessness.

On February 10, Toronto City Council will be voting on the 2026 City Budget. Social Planning Toronto and partners are organizing a community rally outside City Hall to let Council know this is no time for cuts. Learn more and RSVP: socialplanningtoronto.org/save_the_date

It's no small thing that Toronto's -5 and -15 degrees warming centres remain open in this exreme cold. With long term housing solutions nowhere in sight, @cityoftoronto must find new revenue sources now to fund adequately resourced warming spaces that stay open for most of winter. As human rights holders, unhoused residents have a human right to shelter, while our govts abandon their duty to build affordable housing stock at the scale needed.🏠 #TOpoli #RightToHousing

Last week, 200+ residents spoke to City Hall about the 2026 Toronto City Budget—calling for affordable housing and properly funded community services for all. Social Planning Toronto shows up so community voices are heard. Donate to support this work: canadahelps.org/en/dn/61912

On February 10, Toronto City Council will be voting on the 2026 City Budget. Social Planning Toronto and partners are organizing a community rally outside City Hall to let Council know this is no time for cuts. More details in the link below: socialplanningtoronto.org/fundourcity

Do you know your rights as a renter? Many renters face repair issues, pressure from landlords, or uncertainty about their legal options, but there are practical steps you can take to protect your home. In our latest Five Questions for Change, Rose Vandermeer, Senior Engagement and Education Advisor at CCHR, shares common myths renters encounter, resources for legal support, and advice for navigating disputes safely. Read the full interview: buff.ly/sBY3mjy #HousingRights #RentersRights #TenantRights

"An Oxfam report that came out Monday shows that we have at least 300,000 homeless ppl in this country. This is a national issue and should be treated as such. Investment in housing to the scale needed is definitely an important investment from the federal govt along with partnerships from the province." Diana Chan McNally

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On January 23, 2026, the Budget Committee will hold its final wrap-up meeting and provide recommendations to the Mayor on the City's operating & capital budgets. In the midst of an escalating housing & homelessness crisis, the City must take a human rights-based approach in its budget by prioritizing supports for renters & people experiencing homelessness, and maximizing investments in affordable housing preservation. Read our full submission: right2housingto.ca/wp-content/upl… #Right2Housing #TorontoHousing #AffordableHousing #BudgetTO

💜 Without housing that is secure and accessible, rebuilding after violence becomes significantly harder. Survivors deserve systems that reduce harm. 🔗 Learn more about our work to advance safe housing for survivors: womanact.ca/our-work/publi… #SafeHousing #AffordableHousing

Extreme cold can be both disabling and deadly for people without adequate shelter. Losing digits to frostbite alters how you walk, eat, write. And it's entirely preventable — but only if we provide enough warm space to come indoors. Which we aren't. toronto.citynews.ca/2026/01/22/tor…

TODAY: Planning & Housing Committee considers the City's process for rental replacement for tenants with additional housing barriers. We support @nodemovictions’ recommendations to strengthen protections and supports for vulnerable tenants impacted by demovictions. Read our submission: right2housingto.ca/wp-content/upl…

Nearly 85,000 people in Ontario experienced homelessness in 2025, a staggering 50 percent increase since 2021, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Meanwhile, recent provincial policies weaken tenant protections, putting more people at risk of homelessness. In a new commentary, Margaret Flynn, Director of Policy and Law Reform at CCHR; Anne-Rachelle Boulanger, Policy Analyst at the HIV Legal Network; and Douglas Kwan, Director of Advocacy and Legal Services at the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, examine how provincial policies are deepening the housing and toxic drug crises and why investing in affordable and supportive housing is critical. Read the full commentary to understand what’s at stake and what must change: buff.ly/RgT6gjZ #AffordableHousing #Homelessness @TenantAdvocacy

Today and tomorrow, the City of Toronto's Budget Committee will be hosting public meetings to listen to your feedback on the 2026 staff-proposed City Budget. Our Budget Coalition identified key and urgent priorities: socialplanningtoronto.org/the_budget_com…

🚨 We need your help supporting vulnerable tenants impacted by demovictions! 🚨 Send a letter by Jan 22nd at 9AM: loom.ly/JUO5oaQ A report is going to Toronto's PHC this Thursday, and we need your support in advocating for more! #demovictions #toronto #housingcrisis

In December, CCHR joined @torontoacorn, @DonValleyCLS, and former Toronto City Councillor @Janet_Davis to support tenants at 500 Dawes Road in Toronto as they took collective legal action at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) against unsafe, poorly maintained housing. Our staff lawyer, Erin Tobin, guided the tenants through their multi-tenant maintenance application and spoke at the press conference, highlighting their right to safe, secure homes. Housing is a human right, and CCHR is proud to provide legal guidance and stand with tenants at 500 Dawes Road as they organize to protect their rights and drive meaningful change. #HousingJustice #RightToHousing #TorontoHousing

@AMOPolicy 📝 In a new blog, @TenantAdvocacy, alongside the @HIVlegal and the @HousingRightsCA, examines how current housing and drug policies are causing real harm and making life harder for individuals and communities across the province. 👉 Read the blog: buff.ly/RgT6gjZ

Join Social Planning Toronto and partners on Monday, January 19 at 2 pm for our Budget Town Hall! We'll review the 2026 staff-recommended City Budget, highlighting key investments and gaps. ASL will be provided. Learn more and register: socialplanningtoronto.org/budget_town_ha…

TODAY: R2HTO will be presenting at @planningtoronto's Housing Advocacy Workshop aimed to support participants to better understand key municipal housing and tenant programs, policies, and advocacy initiatives. 📅Friday, January 16, 2026 ⏰10 AM - 12 PM 🔗 Register here: socialplanningtoronto.org/event_housing_…