Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion's mandate letter outlines the commitment to work with Indigenous partners to co-develop an Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy, a stand-alone companion to the National Housing Strategy, supported by dedicated investments.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is working with Indigenous partners to co-develop the Strategy, which will focus on addressing the housing needs of Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural and northern areas.

A coalition of Indigenous housing and service providers has formed and will provide leadership, expertise, and housing solutions for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous peoples. In addition, Indigenous-led engagements by National Indigenous Organizations and other Indigenous partners are being planned.

We will support these engagements in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Infrastructure Canada.

Improving the quality, supply and affordability of housing for Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural, and northern areas is a priority. Together, we look forward to moving ahead in our journey on the path towards reconciliation. Sign-up and we’ll let you know as more details become available.