Canada’s federal housing advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, is directing the National Housing Council to launch a review panel to examine the shortage of accessible housing across Canada as it poses a serious human rights concern in every province and territory. With life expectancy rising and Canada’s senior population growing rapidly, the demand for accessible housing is increasing sharply. It is crucial that Canada ensures every person with an accessibility need has an accessible, affordable, and safe place to live. “There is a shocking lack of accessible housing in Canada, and this is particularly amplified for people in rural, remote, and Northern areas,” said Houle. We need accessible and inclusive housing to be built into Canada’s housing policies and strategies.”Some people with disabilities have turned to medical assistance in dying because they can’t access housing and support that meet their needs.