MEDIA ADVISORY: Solving Homelessness: Leaders, Advocates and Experts Gather for National Conference in Winnipeg

WHEN:        Tuesday, November 3 to Thursday, November 5, 2026

WHERE:     RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- More than 2,200 participants from across Canada will gather in Winnipeg for the 13^th National Conference on Ending Homelessness, presented by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) with local co-host End Homelessness Winnipeg.

Recent polling found that more than one-third of Canadians know someone impacted by homelessness, and people overwhelmingly want to see action that will end the crisis. This conference moves us closer, uniting leaders, advocates and experts around best and promising practices, and proven solutions.

The conference will open with a Grand Entry that will ground the gathering in connection to the land, community and one another. The three days will be filled with more than 100 sessions covering lessons from communities that have successfully reduced homelessness, Housing First best practices, cutting edge homelessness research, prevention efforts, and more.

The first National Homelessness Reduction Awards will recognize people, communities and organizations who are leading efforts to end homelessness across Canada. (November 4 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 CT)

Speaker Highlights (all times Central):

• Hon. Gregor Robertson, Canada's Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, offering brief remarks at the conclusion of the National Homelessness Reduction Awards (Wednesday, November 4 at 12 p.m. to 1:30 pm)
• CAEH President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Richter, with an important announcement about CAEH services to help communities end homelessness (Tuesday, November 3 at 12:40)
• Fireside chat with Ana Bailão, CEO of Build Canada Homes (Tuesday, November 3 at 2:00 pm)
• Dr. Andrew Boozary, physician, executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at the University Health Network and driving force behind Canada's first social medicine housing initiative, which was recently endorsed by the Prime Minister. (Thursday, November 5, 12:45)
• Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist, speaker and bestselling author of Feeling Seen. (Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 pm)
• Angela Sterritt, award-winning investigative journalist and author of Unbroken about the murders and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls.  (Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 am)
• Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba and author of Governor General-Award winner Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre. (Thursday, November 5, 9:00 am)

For more information, agenda and timings, visit the conference website: https://conference.caeh.ca  

TO ATTEND: Media are welcome to participate in the conference in Winnipeg. Please email [email protected] to request your credentials in advance, or identify yourself at the registration desk on arrival. All media must be registered, with a conference badge. 

ABOUT CAEH: The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) leads a national movement of individuals, organizations and communities working together to end homelessness in Canada. CAEH works directly with communities to reduce homelessness, provides training , and advocates to all levels of government for the policies, funding, and housing needed to end homelessness in Canada. 

ABOUT END HOMELESSNESS WINNIPEG: End Homelessness Winnipeg is an Indigenous-led, non-profit organization working collaboratively with community partners to prevent and end homelessness in Winnipeg. As the Community Entity for the federal Reaching Home program, End Homelessness Winnipeg invests in and coordinates community-based initiatives that help individuals and families access safe, stable and affordable housing. Through partnerships, advocacy, research, and community-driven solutions, the organization works to strengthen Winnipeg's housing and homelessness response, guided by Indigenous leadership, collaboration and a shared vision of a Winnipeg where everyone belongs.

SOURCE Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)

CAEH MEDIA CONTACT: Jacqueline Demers, cell: 416-859-6250, email : [email protected]