On The Way Home

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 staffing, this conversation dives deep into the work being done to build a more equitable, coordinated, and compassionate housing system.

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.

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 housing more accessible

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, and Blue Door’s continued housing work in Canada.

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

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

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

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 want to miss