National Housing Day 2024

On November 22, join us in recognizing the importance of housing and working together to build a better future.

Every year November 22 is National Housing Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness. We recognize the importance of working together to ensure every Canadian has a safe and affordable home.

Watch this special National Housing Day message from Coleen Volk, CMHC President & CEO.

Transcript

(Text on screen: National Housing Day) The words appear in white on a background going from blue to red with a stylized silhouette of a house at the right of the screen.

(Text on screen: Collen Volk, President and Chief Executive.

The woman speaking appears on camera and is sitting in an office.)

[00:00:04] Today is National Housing Day.

[00:00:07] Every November 22, advocates and organizations have used this day to raise awareness about housing challenges and homelessness.

(Visual: A close-up of building plans. The camera cuts to a view of a new house being built by construction workers. Bird's-eye view of a construction site where multiple structures are being built. The camera cuts to a close-up of a construction worker inserting screws on the side of a new roof.)

[00:00:18] National Housing Day is an invitation to work together to improve housing outcomes for Canadians.

[00:00:25] Home is a community of people working towards a common goal.

(Visual: The camera cuts to a painting by the side of a container that reads COMMUNITY in bright colours. The camera cuts and pans to a close-up of people standing in line in front of a new house. The camera cuts to a housing director with a safety vest sitting at a desk.)

[00:00:31] I want to say thank you to our community and invite others to join us.

(Visual: The camera cuts to 2 men standing in front of a house under construction. The camera cuts to a woman sitting, lifting her head, looking at the camera. The camera cuts to a woman sitting, holding a child on her lap. The camera cuts to a man sitting at a table, looking at the camera. The camera cuts to another man, hands together, sitting and looking at the camera. The camera cuts to a man in an office, arms folded, looking at the camera. The camera cuts to a woman, sitting in a living room, lifting her head and smiling).

(Text on screen: Let's Work Together https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/) The words appear in white on a background going from blue to red with a stylized silhouette of a house at the right of the screen. CMHC's logo and the Canada wordmark also appear on the screen.

We all have a role to play in building a better future

National Housing Day calls on the entire housing sector to unite in developing impactful solutions. This includes governments, financial organizations, developers, communities, Indigenous and other partners coming together to make intentional changes that address the housing needs of all Canadians. An "all-hands-on-deck" approach isn't just an option — it's essential for tackling the housing and homelessness crisis.

Join the conversation

National Housing Day is more than raising awareness — it's also about working together to build a better future through collaborative and innovative solutions. Events across the country, designed to focus on local community needs, provide a platform for this dialogue.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts on what housing means to you by using the hashtag #NationalHousingDay on social media.