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Housing Policy Branch
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Community Housing Policy Branch
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The Housing Policy Branch was formed within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in 2008. The branch was made up of the following four units: Intergovernmental Relations Unit, Market Housing Unit, Social Housing Unit, and Strategic Initiatives Unit. The branch was moved to the Ministry of Housing from 2016-2018 when the housing and municipal affairs functions were split into two ministries. The branch was moved back to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in 2018 when the functions were brought back together under one ministry. The branch was renamed Community Housing Policy Branch in 2020.
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The Housing Policy Branch is responsible for the research, development and ongoing monitoring of the Ontario government's housing and homelessness policies and legislation. Working with other branches in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and with other Ontario government ministries, the Branch leads and coordinates policy development related to social, affordable and market housing as well as the development of policies aimed at preventing, addressing, and reducing homelessness. It works collaboratively with key housing stakeholders and with the federal and municipal orders of government to develop housing and homelessness policies that support strong and healthy communities. The Housing Policy Branch is involved in the policy design and implementation of various housing and homelessness initiatives such as the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy, the Investment in Affordable Housing Program, and the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Government of Ontario Telephone Directories, 2008-2024.
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