The CFHCA will be submitting a formal response to the Government of Alberta that will include the following key points: 1) The Act should include provisions that explicitly provide protection for children and their caregivers in condominium and rental housing. 2) The Act should include exemptions for supportive living facilities such as for persons with developmental disabilities and seniors.
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Sample Responses: Alberta Human Rights Act Age Amendments Discussion Guide
The Government of Alberta want to know what you think! Alberta Justice has just released the Age and AHRA Discussion Guide. Written submissions are required no later than August 31, 2017.
Infographic: Canadian Jurisdictional Review of Age Restrictions in Housing
Alberta is the only province that allows discrimination against children in rental apartments and condos.
Amy: My Story, My Reasons
Parents on low or fixed incomes, or parents who have to leave their previous living situations in a hurry are up against a formidable obstacle when landlords and builders can legally discriminate against people with children.
Joelle: At Home in the Core
Finding family-friendly housing downtown has greatly enhanced our quality of life.
Fill in the Edmonton Insight Community Survey!
This month the Edmonton Insight Community survey (administered by the City of Edmonton) includes questions about people's attitudes toward children in apartments and condos. Please take a moment to fill in the survey--the data will be invaluable. You need to be a member of the Edmonton Insight Community to fill in the survey; if you're … Continue reading Fill in the Edmonton Insight Community Survey!
Michael: Diary of a Condo Board President
I'm a condo owner and currently serve as president of my condo board. My wife and I also own a second condo and I've been president of that board as well. Over the years we've had to deal with several problem units and noise complaints. None of the problems have ever involved children.
You’re Invited to our Launch Party!
On April 8, please join the Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta (CFHCA) in partnership with The Hendrix at the official CFHCA campaign launch to end discriminatory housing practices in Alberta. This community party will take place just steps from Grandin LRT on the rooftop lounge of The Hendrix, Edmonton’s newest family-friendly luxury apartment building. … Continue reading You’re Invited to our Launch Party!
Map of Age Restricted Buildings, Edmonton
It's hard to imagine the extent of buildings--both rental and condominium--that prohibit children. In this case, a picture speaks much louder than words. The information on this map is entirely crowdsourced by people like you. Want to add more data? Please click here. https://confessedemu.carto.com/viz/be267d0c-c31d-11e6-919f-0e05a8b3e3d7/embed_map
Allison: It’s Time to Become the Progressive City We Think We Are
In 2010, I moved back to Edmonton with my son, who was two at the time. I was a single mother and was very lucky to find a place to live in the City Market Apartments. It was an “adults-only” building, but the landlords let children live there as they had a child themselves. I … Continue reading Allison: It’s Time to Become the Progressive City We Think We Are
