As temperatures plunged below –30 C in the winter of 2023-24, something extraordinary happened in Thunder Bay, on the northern shore of Lake Superior.  Nearly everyone living in encampments was brought in from the cold, temporarily housed in hotels for the winter.  “There were people dying outside. Overdosing outside. There were … More

Barrie, ON, February 6, 2026 – Today marks the launch of an innovative 40-unit Bridge Housing project in Barrie, marking a big step forward in the ongoing work to ensure everyone in Simcoe County has a safe place to call home.  The project is a partnership between the County of Simcoe and the Canadian Alliance … More

This piece was originally published in the Globe and Mail as part of the Prosperity’s Path series, February 2, 2026. See the original here. One grand bargain to fight Canada’s housing crisis Canada has a narrow but historic window to tackle this crisis and rebuild our housing system by Tim … More

Canada is experiencing a serious housing and homelessness crisis. Too many people can’t find a safe, affordable place to live. Overall homelessness has doubled, and unsheltered homelessness has increased 300% since 2018, according to the latest national point-in-time count.  Governments are struggling to respond, working on the problem in their own ways without a way to ensure they’re rowing in the same direction. Housing … More