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On The Way Home Podcast

A podcast that brings together the voices and issues involved in ending homelessness across Canada

08/01/2026

🎙️ In this episode, we speak with Adam Mongrain, Director of Housing Policy at Vivre en Ville.

Adam shares his unconventional journey from software development into housing policy, unpacks the distinction between cost problems and price problems, and explores how misdiagnosing these dynamics may be holding Canada back.

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27/12/2025

📣 Each week we ask our guests, “What does home mean to you?” 🏡

On this week’s episode of On the Way Home, we sat down with Carolyn Whitzman and Adrienne Pacini to reflect on what home means to them and how that understanding shapes their work in scaling non-market housing and driving systems-level change in the housing sector.

Their reflections highlight home as a foundation for equity, stability, and stronger communities.

🎧 Hear their answers and catch the full episode at linktr.ee/OTWH 🔗

25/12/2025

🎙️ This week Emmy sits down with Adrienne Pacini (Partner, SHS Consulting) and Carolyn Whitzman (Adjunct Professor and Senior Housing Researcher) to explore what it really takes to scale affordable and non-market housing in Canada.

From regional portfolio approaches and innovation labs to financing models and data-driven collaboration, this episode dives deep into practicalities and partnerships that can move us from pilot projects to sustained impact and what gives these housing leaders hope for the road ahead.

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23/12/2025

Meet our guests: Carolyn Whitzman and Adrienne Pacini 🎙️

Carolyn Whitzman is a housing researcher focused on scaling affordable and non-market housing, with experience advising governments and influencing federal policy. She is the author or editor of six books, including Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis. 📘

Adrienne Pacini is a Partner at SHS Consulting, where she leads systems innovation and collaboration in the housing sector, including national innovation labs aimed at scaling community housing in Canada.

Tune in this Thursday at On the Way Home. 🎧

18/12/2025

🎙️ This week, we sit down with Dr. Nick Falvo, researcher, policy expert, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal on Homelessness.

Drawing from more than a decade of frontline experience, Nick offers a grounded look at what Canada can realistically achieve right now: from defining meaningful short-term goals and strengthening supportive housing, to improving federal funding models and ensuring smaller communities aren’t left behind. He also highlights non-profit innovation and shares what we’re doing right which gives him hope for the future of housing and homelessness in Canada.

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11/12/2025

🎙️ In this episode of On the Way Home, Emmy Kelly chats with Heather McDonald, President and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto.

We explore her first 6 months in the role, United Way Greater Toronto's ambitious 10-year strategy, and insights from the new Built for Good report. Together, they unpack barriers slowing down affordable housing, where urgent action is needed, and how community organizations, governments, and non-profits can work "first and fast" together to build stronger, more connected communities across the GTA.

A powerful conversation about leadership, collaboration, and the path forward. Watch the full episode at linktr.ee/OTWH 🔗

04/12/2025

🎙️ This week with On the Way Home, we’re joined by Ray Sullivan, Executive Director of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA), one of the country’s leading voices for non-market and community housing.

With over 25 years in the field, Ray shares how the sector has evolved, what opportunities lie ahead and why research and collaboration are key to shaping a truly affordable housing system. 🏠

Tune in as we explore the future of community housing in Canada and how, together, we can build a country where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

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02/12/2025

📣 Meet our guest... Ray Sullivan

Ray has been working on non-market community housing for 25 years and is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. With deep sector experience and a strong commitment to strengthening the community housing system, Ray brings insight, passion, and a national perspective to this week’s conversation on the pod.

Tune in this Thursday for the full episode. 🎧

27/11/2025

🎙️ On this episode of On the Way Home, we’re joined by Juha Kahila, Head of International Affairs at the Y-Foundation, to explore how Finland moved from emergency shelters to permanent housing as a national standard.

Juha shares the story behind this systems-level shift, the role of collaboration across sectors, and the key lessons other countries, particularly Canada, can take from Finland’s experience. Together, we reflect on what must be true for a “society that works” one where no one is left without a home.

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26/11/2025

📣 Meet our guest... Juha Kahila, the Head of International Affairs at the Y-Foundation!

The Y-Foundation is Finland’s largest NGO providing housing for people experiencing homelessness and affordable homes for low-income households — with a housing stock of more than 19,000 apartments across the country.

Juha leads international collaboration through his roles as Coordinator of the Nordic Homelessness Alliance and facilitator within the Housing First Europe Hub, connecting practitioners, policymakers, and researchers across Europe to advance Housing First and prevention-based solutions.

Tune into the full episode this Thursday! 🎧

20/11/2025

🎙️ In this episode, we explore how the IESO - Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator is helping make homes more affordable and sustainable across Ontario.

Featuring Arwa Sayyadi, Program Advisor for Community Program Performance, we look at how initiatives like the Energy Affordability Program and Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program are reaching low-income households and non-profit housing providers. 🏡

From lowering utility bills to supporting climate goals, listeners can understand programs that can support both energy efficiency and housing affordability to make a difference in our communities.

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18/11/2025

📣 Meet our guest... Arwa Sayyadi, Program Advisor at the IESO - Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator.

Arwa's work is mainly with the Community Support Programs, including the low-income and community housing programs. Tune in this Thursday to learn how Arwa is helping make homes more affordable and sustainable across Ontario at the IESO.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation, coming this Thursday! 👀

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