Crown corporation seeks Canadians' ideas for improving Indigenous housing conditions
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has announced the launch of public consultations for its upcoming Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy.
“This strategy is intended to complement the three existing distinctions-based housing strategies for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, as well as other investments in Indigenous housing,” the Crown corporation said.
The consultations will be conducted through various Indigenous-led engagements, as well as through an online survey (open for feedback until March 31) and through written submissions by email or mail.
“The online survey and written responses are meant to supplement the various Indigenous-led engagement activities and reach a wider audience,” CMHC added. “The engagements will seek ideas from Indigenous housing and service providers, Indigenous governments and organizations, Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural and northern areas, advocacy organizations, and provinces and territories.”
The development of the Indigenous strategy will be an ongoing process throughout the public engagement.
“CMHC will collaborate with partners to validate the findings and options from the engagement sessions and will support engagements in cooperation with Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and Infrastructure Canada,” the agency said.
Additionally, CMHC will be seeking ideas on how to improve access to ongoing programs under the National Housing Strategy.
CMHC is expecting public engagements to conclude in spring 2023, and it will be providing a summary by summer 2023.
