Government of Canada reappoints Federal Housing Advocate
Ottawa, Ontario – 2023-01-27 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, today announced the reappointment of Evan Siddall as the Federal Housing Advocate for a second five-year term, effective February 13, 2023.
As the Federal Housing Advocate, Siddall provides independent advice to the Minister on issues related to housing affordability and access. He also works to raise awareness of housing issues and advocate for the needs of Canadians who are struggling to afford housing.
In his first term, Siddall made significant contributions to the development of the National Housing Strategy, including the launch of the Rental Construction Financing Initiative and the introduction of the Canada Housing Benefit. He also played a key role in the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to ensure that Canadians had access to safe and affordable housing during a challenging time.
“Evan Siddall has been a tireless advocate for Canadians who are struggling to afford housing,” said Minister Hussen. “I am confident that he will continue to make a valuable contribution to our government’s efforts to make housing more affordable and accessible for all Canadians.”
Siddall is a lawyer and former housing advocate with over 20 years of experience working in the field of housing and homelessness. He is a recognized expert on housing issues and has published extensively on the topic.
“I am honored to be reappointed as the Federal Housing Advocate,” said Siddall. “I look forward to continuing to work with the government and other stakeholders to make housing more affordable and accessible for all Canadians.”
The Federal Housing Advocate is an independent officer of Parliament who reports directly to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. The Advocate is supported by a small staff and is funded through the Department of Families, Children and Social Development.
For more information on the Federal Housing Advocate, please visit: www.fha-alfc.gc.ca/en/about-us/Pages/default.aspx
Government of Canada reappoints Federal Housing Advocate
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