Publications
Browse reports, journal articles, databases and more research outputs from our projects.
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Outils pour surmonter les obstacles institutionnels à la production de logements à but non lucratif
Learn moreCette étude, réalisée par le partenaire communautaire de BSH, Vivre en Ville, examine les obstacles systémiques qui freinent la construction de logements à but non lucratif à Montréal depuis la fin du programme AccèsLogis du Québec, en identifiant les freins financiers, politiques et institutionnels qui limitent le développement de logements subventionnés dans le contexte actuel…
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Tools for Overcoming Institutional Barriers to Non-Profit Housing Production
Learn moreThis study by BSH community partner, Vivre en Ville, examines the systemic barriers preventing non-profit housing construction in Montreal following the end of Quebec’s AccèsLogis program, identifying financial, political, and institutional obstacles that limit subsidized housing development during the current housing crisis.
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A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada: Promising Community Practices and Public Policy Options
Learn moreThis report by BSH researcher Kuni Kamizaki examines how community land trusts can transform Canada’s housing landscape. The research identifies the model’s core advantages for creating permanently affordable housing and provides a comprehensive policy framework to help governments implement this community-controlled approach.
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Filling the Gaps: An Analysis of Eviction Filings in the Greater Toronto Area from 2010-2021
Learn moreA new report from BSH analyzes evictions filings to better understand the impact of housing financialization on housing security. The research, which focuses on the GTA, reveals that treating renters’ homes as financial assets creates systematic displacement patterns that undermine tenant security and exacerbate regional inequalities, specifically along racial lines.
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Neha Review Panel on Safe, Adequate and Accessible Housing to Meet the Diverse Needs of all People with Disabilities
Learn moreThis review panel, featuring BSH Director Dr. Alexandra Flynn, examined the right to safe, adequate and accessible housing that meets the diverse needs of all people with disabilities. The panel also featured Brad Evoy, Executive Director of Disability Justice Network of Ontario and Co-Chair of the Accessible Housing Network—a key partner of this research.
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Neha Review Panel on Safe, Permanent Housing for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Learn moreThis review panel, featuring BSH Research Manager Dr. Alina McKay, examined the right to safe, adequate and affordable housing for women, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people, and the government’s duty to uphold this right. Neha is a Kanien’kéha-Mohawk word meaning “our ways”. It describes a way of life that is open, peaceful, supportive and…
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Village Urbain- Intergenerational Pavillion
Learn moreThis research generated knowledge on regulatory reform, strategic planning, and financial tools to support the development of affordable co-housing in Canada, focusing on Montréal, helping the local non-profit developer Village Urbain to get its first major construction project underway.
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Is Municipal Planning Responsive to Indigenous Housing Needs? An Examination of Housing Plans and Policies in British Columbia
Learn moreThis article explores how municipalities in British Columbia are addressing urban Indigenous housing needs through Official Community Plans and housing strategies. Drawing on document analysis, surveys, and interviews, the research identifies key barriers and calls for Indigenous-led, place-based approaches to municipal housing policy as part of meaningful reconciliation.
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Finding Room for Families
Learn moreThis report explores the impact of National Occupancy Standards, which are often used to allocate social affordable housing in British Columbia, and how they act as a barrier to housing for women fleeing violence and their families.
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