Join us on On the Way Home as we talk with Nicole Jones, Quality & Operations Manager at Eden Health Care Services. Nicole digs into Eden’s innovative tiered-housing model in rural Manitoba, ranging from 24/7 group homes to independent apartments, aligned with the province’s five-tier mental health framework. Nicole explores how in-home ACT/FACT-style teams, strong partnerships with Manitoba Housing and Southern Health-Santé Sud, and this model have reduced hospitalizations and tenancy insta...
Aug 14, 2025•25 min
Michael Quast, CEO of Passive House Canada, brings contagious lifelong passion to his new role as he shares how the Passive House standard outperforms minimum building code homes, cutting heating and cooling energy use by approximately 80–90%, and reducing total energy consumption by 60% or more. He illustrates how airtight construction, super‑insulation, and heat‑recovery ventilation not only slash carbon emissions and living costs but also dramatically improve indoor air quality, comfort, and ...
Aug 07, 2025•37 min
On On the Way Home , we welcome Daniel Foch, Chief Real Estate Officer at Valery.ca, co‑founder of The Habistat, and co-host of The Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast, consistently ranked among Canada’s top real estate shows. Daniel breaks down the realities behind the rental market, interest rates, debunks common market myths, and outlines practical solutions from zoning reform and multiplexes to modular builds, co‑living, and purpose‑built rentals. He explains how Habistat’s real-time data ...
Jul 31, 2025•55 min
Listen in to hear Aislinn Clancy, MPP for Kitchener Centre and Deputy Leader of the Ontario Green Party, bringing deep roots in social work and local leadership, as a former school social worker and Kitchener Ward 10 councillor to her bold legislative work at Queen’s Park including spearheading the Homelessness Ends with Housing Act, a ten‑year, housing‑first strategy to end chronic homelessness in Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 24, 2025•36 min
In this episode of On The Way Home, we’re joined by Janet Lambert of Dixon Hall and Jawad Kassab of Fred Victor — two dynamic board leaders also leading the Shelter and Support Board Advocacy Coalition (SSBAC). With decades of experience across legal, health, and community sectors, they share how their unique leadership paths converged to champion systemic change in Toronto’s shelter and supportive housing landscape. From the power of board-led advocacy to the urgent need for stable frontline st...
Jul 17, 2025•37 min
Join legal and community housing expert John Fox, community advocate Diana Chan McNally, and CMHA CEO Camille Quenneville as they break down Bills 6, 10, and 25 and what these potential changes may mean for housing policy, homelessness supports, and social services across Ontario. This panel dives into the risks, opportunities, and calls to action for advocates, service providers, listeners, and policymakers alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2025•54 min
In this episode, we speak with Devin Tu, founder of MapYourProperty and the innovative Affordable 360 platform. Affordable 360 is a free tool for nonprofits and government agencies, designed to expedite the predevelopment phase of affordable housing projects. By leveraging AI and comprehensive data, it helps identify viable land opportunities swiftly, streamlining the path from concept to construction. Tune in to discover how technology is transforming urban planning and making affordable housin...
Jul 04, 2025•24 min
In this special episode of On the Way Home, Blue Door’s new host and interim CEO Emmy Kelly sits down with Michael Braithwaite to reflect on his impactful tenure as CEO of Blue Door. They discuss significant initiatives Blue Door has launched including the start of the organization’s land trust, the reimagining of Kevin’s Place in Newmarket, and the creation of the Construct trades employment social enterprise and training program. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about leadership, legacy, a...
Jun 26, 2025•28 min
This week on the podcast, we talk to Stephanie and Promise from the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness about their new podcast, “Prevention Matters.” We chat about how it came about, what its focus is, and what their hopes are for the future of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2025•42 min
Ross Perry from CHX Technologies joins us to talk about a revolutionary new dental treatment called “Prevora”. Its easy to apply, deeply affordable and is a perfect solution to supporting our most vulnerable with their dental care and overall health. You won’t want to miss this one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2025•31 min
This week we talk to Trina Prince, about their work in advocating for trans, two-spirit, queer, and disabled individuals, how their lived experience has influenced the way they approach their work. As well, we chat about the steps forward and the steps back society has taken with trans rights and what has to change moving forward. This is a must listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2025•35 min
This week, we chat with Cheryll Case, founder and Executive Director at CP Planning. Cheryll and I discuss how she made the courageous decision to found CP Planning right out of university, the challenges we face with the ongoing housing crisis, her ideas on how we move forward, and what the future looks like moving forward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025•33 min
While we must continue to talk about the development of affordable housing, the discussion around guaranteed income has never been more important. This week I’m joined by Sheila Regehr, Tracy Smith-Carrier, and Joshua Smee to discuss all things BIG or Basic Guaranteed Income. We talk about what it really is, how it would differ from what’s currently in place, the pushback against it in some corners, and why now more than ever. It’s an important discussion with a great panel of experts you won’t ...
May 22, 2025•45 min
This week we are joined by Professor Jayne Malenfant from McGill University whose focus is on the educational experiences of young people and adults experiencing homelessness. As a lived expert themselves, we talk about how their lived experiences have shaped and influenced their research, 2SLGBTQ+ youth and homelessness, and why we need to prioritize our focus on the prevention of homelessness moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 15, 2025•29 min
This week, we chat with Cari Kozierok- CEO, Ve’ahavta about the innovative and evolving work that this wonderful organization does in the Toronto community, supporting those most in need. We talk about what “Ve’ahavta means, how they started, and how they are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of their clients and their community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2025•32 min
This week on the pod, we are joined by Mark Kennedy, CEO at Everbloom Homes, and Aleeya Velji, CEO of Enfin Impact, about their new CMHC funded solutions lab, Everbloom Homes Community Interest Company, a unique and innovative community housing business model with a mission to seed sustainable, inclusive growth for Canada’s housing market. You won’t want to miss it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2025•42 min
This week on the pod, we are joined by an amazing panel of 4 from Habitat Canada, CREA, CHRA, and CAEH to talk about the just released “Housing Canada: A Sovereign Plan to Protect Canadians and Build a Resilient Housing System.” We talk about how it all came together, what the key recommendations are, how it’s been received so far, the hopes for the plan moving forward, and much more! You’ll want to take a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 24, 2025•35 min
This week on the pod, we are fortunate to have Nate Erskine-Smith, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, to chat about the Federal Liberals' proposed housing platform, how tariffs might affect that plan and housing in general, and much, much more. As we head into one of the most important elections of our lifetime, it’s a must-listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2025•35 min
This week on the pod, we are joined by Clovis Grant and Tahirah Simmons from 360kids to talk about their brilliant work in Black Youth Housing. We talk about how it came about, how they went about putting together the housing model, the role black youth played in the development, and what their hopes are for outcomes as the program looks to launch very soon. You’ll want to take a listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2025•43 min
"This week on the pod, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Boozary, Nation Chuong, and Keith Hambly to talk about the incredible new social medicine program at Dunn House in Toronto. The partnership between the University Health Network, Fred Victor, and the United Way that matches the health care our most vulnerable need, along with long-term housing for 51 individuals. We talk about how the program came to be, how it works, and the hopes for the future.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Carolyn Dyer joins us this week on the pod to chat about her work leading 'REACH', a mobile healthcare program in Niagara that brings care to the most vulnerable across the Niagara Region, removing barriers for people experiencing homelessness to move forward in their health and housing journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2025•30 min
This week, we talk with Eri Dej, an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University and a long-time researcher in homelessness and housing, about her incredible new documentary examining Homelessness in mid-size cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2025•40 min
This week, I’m joined on the podcast by Professor Shauna MacKinnon, who leads the Social Housing and Human Rights Coalition. We discuss how the coalition came to be, what social housing is exactly, and why it is critical more than ever to help end the affordable housing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2025•29 min
This week Jesse Donaldson from HelpSeeker and Michael Jacek from AMO join us on the pod to discuss the explosive new data in the “Municipalities Under Pressure: The Growing Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis” report from AMO. We discuss what they found(80,000 people experiencing homelessness in Ontario), what could happen if serious action is taken(grow to 300,000 experiencing homelessness in the next 10 years), and much, much, more. It’s one pod you won’t want to miss. Ho...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min
This week I’m joined by Jacob Gorenkoff, Maggie Rodrigues, and Kyle Fox to discuss Ontario’s Provincial election and what it means to housing and homelessness going forward. We chat about each party’s platforms in regards to housing and homelessness, where the current government has got it right and wrong, and what their hopes are coming out of the election moving forward. It’s a don’t miss pod this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 27, 2025•56 min
This week on the pod we meet with Ray and Mel from CHRA to talk all about the upcoming Congress happening in Saskatoon. They share information about the speakers, presenters, amazing tours, and cool events that will make this year’s Congress one of the best ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2025•37 min
This week we have a panel of guests including Diana Chan McNally, Jeff Schlemmer, and Annie Hodgins to chat about the recent actions of some Ontario Mayors and the Premier of Ontario, looking to use force and punishment to clear growing encampments, and threatening use of the notwithstanding clause. We chat about how this all came about, what it means, why it won’t work, and what has worked in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week we sit down with Bill Rowlands-, Head of End Youth Homelessness Cymru to chat about the work they are doing to prevent youth homelessness. We talk about some cool peer led research around neurodiversity and youth homelessness, their newly launched podcast and a very interesting new tool they’ve borrowed from the U.S called YEXLS, Youth Justice Simulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2025•48 min
This week Michael sits down with Ruth Crammond, VP of Community Infrastructure, and Stefphon Nibs, Director of Community Infrastructure at the United Way of the GTA to talk about their new initiative around Community Real Estate. In the discussion, we talk about how it came about, what it's all about, and the hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2025•48 min
This week Michael sits down with Sahar Raza, Vice President of Research and Advocacy at Daily Bread Food Bank, and Richard Martern, Director of Research at Food Banks Canada, to talk about the massive growth in food insecurity across the country due to the growing decline in affordability. We chat about what the research is showing them, what has to change for the usage of food banks to slow or stop, and the role of affordable housing plays in decreasing food insecurity. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Jan 23, 2025•45 min
