The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA), in partnership with the Housing Canada Coalition, has officially launched its Federal Election 2025 campaign—and the priorities strongly align with the key issues we brought forward during our Provincial Policy Engagement Day in January.
As we move toward the next federal election, now is the time to raise our voices and advocate for bold investments and policies that support community housing across the country—and especially in rural and small-town Nova Scotia.
CHRA and the Canada Housing Coalition have identified ten parts to their plan. We’ve highlighted three below, the remainder can be found in their toolkit and webpage.
Three Urgent Priorities for Housing Stability
The campaign identifies three clear and urgent priorities, each of which reflects the needs our members are experiencing on the ground:
1. Creating an Immediate Housing Safety Net
NSNPHA Recommendation: Ensure long-term rental assistance for low-income households in non-profit housing.
2. Protecting Renters from Homelessness
- Fund acquisition and preservation of lower-rent housing
NSNPHA Recommendation: Build and/or acquire and preserve more non-profit housing.
3. Doubling the Share of Community Housing
- Build, acquire, and preserve community housing stock
NSNPHA Recommendations: Increase support for non-profit housing development; Invest in rural affordable housing solutions
How You Can Get Involved
There are several ways you and your organization can support the campaign and help advocate for the future of community housing:
1. Endorse the Campaign
Lend your voice to the Housing Canada Coalition’s “End the Housing Game” campaign and show your support by submitting an endorsement:
Submit an Endorsement
2. Share the Campaign Materials
Help amplify the message by sharing the infographics, campaign video, and messaging on your platforms: Visit the Campaign Website
3. Explore the Election Toolkit
This practical resource includes background information, key messages, and templates for engaging during the election period: Download the CHRA Election Toolkit (PDF)
4. Track Federal Party Housing Commitments
Stay informed with up-to-date tracking of housing announcements from all federal parties: Federal Election Tracker
5. Register for the Campaign Launch Webinar
Join CHRA and campaign partners for a live discussion about the campaign goals and next steps:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
1:00 PM ET Register for the Webinar
Why This Matters in Nova Scotia
These national priorities echo what we’re hearing across our network—a call for urgent action, deeper investments, and long-term solutions that recognize the unique challenges of non-profit housing development in Nova Scotia.
Let’s continue building momentum and demonstrating the power of our sector during this critical election period.
Together, we can turn policy into progress.