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On The Way Home

On The Way Home
Affordable Housing
Homelessness
Housing Crisis
Housing
Canada
Mental Health
Blue Door
Toronto
Youth Homelessness
Community Support
Poverty
Non-Market Housing
Seniors and Homelessness
Cahdco
Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness
Ontario
BC Housing
Social Good
Health Care Services
Advocacy

On the Way Home is a podcast that brings together the voices and issues involved in ending homelessness in Canada.

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When rent consumes most of a household’s income, what gets sacrificed next? In this episode of On the Way Home, Emmy Kelly speaks with Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, about why Canada’s largest food bank is now advocating for housing... more

What happens when someone leaves jail with nowhere to go? In this episode of On the Way Home, Emmy Kelly speaks with Shannon Speirs, Executive Director of the John Howard Society of York Region, about the often-overlooked link between incarceration a... more

What does it mean to treat housing not just as infrastructure, but as a human right grounded in identity, culture, and self-determination? In this episode of On the Way Home, Emmy Kelly speaks with Margaret Pfoh, CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Managem... more

What if Ontario’s next housing bill were written with a clear objective: to deliver significantly more non-profit and below-market housing across the province? In this special panel episode of On the Way Home, Emmy Kelly moderates a forward-looking c... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Speirs
Executive Director of the John Howard Society of York Region
John Howard Society of York Region
Episode: From Incarceration to Home: Breaking the Cycle of Justice and Homelessness
Margaret Pfoh
Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Housing Management Association
Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA)
Episode: Indigenous-Led Housing and Human Rights: A Conversation with Margaret Pfoh
Nick Gefucia
Senior vice president, affordable housing at EllisDon Community Builders
EllisDon Community Builders
Episode: Designing Ontario’s Next Housing Bill: Bold Ideas to Unlock Non-Profit Housing at Scale
Andrew McKenzie
Director of operations at the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Episode: Designing Ontario’s Next Housing Bill: Bold Ideas to Unlock Non-Profit Housing at Scale
Lisa Ker
Executive Director
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Episode: From Sector to System: Reimagining Canada’s Community Housing Future
Joseph Daniels
Research lead
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Episode: From Sector to System: Reimagining Canada’s Community Housing Future
Dawn Campbell
Research/Development professional
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Episode: From Sector to System: Reimagining Canada’s Community Housing Future
Luc Labelle
Partnerships/Infrastructure expert
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Episode: From Sector to System: Reimagining Canada’s Community Housing Future
Ala'a Shadid
Executive Director of the Multifaith Housing Initiative
Multifaith Housing Initiative
Episode: Scaling Housing Impact with Ala’a Shadid

Host

Emmy Kelly
Host of On The Way Home; Blue Door (host organization); leads conversations on housing and homelessness in Canada.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • What does home mean to you

    I love how every episode begins this way. What’s amazing is all the guests and leaders helping to end the housing crisis say the same thing: “home is a safe space”. Each episode is truly inspirational and gives listeners hope for a better future. Thanks Blue Door.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zwarhol88
    Canada7 months ago
  • So informative!

    This podcast delivers vital updates and information on so many levels including best practices within the housing sector, the growing demand for deeply affordable housing, food insecurity, mental and physical health supports, and global initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness and poverty. Great guests every week and a host that lives and breathes housing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colby Clarke
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best Educational Podcast!

    On The Way Home is the best podcast to get all the updates on currents trends happening in the housing sector! Extremely knowledgable and informative during the housing crisis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebeccaTurner
    Canadaa year ago

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A strong educational resource for policymakers and practitioners in housing.
Insightful guests and timely updates across the housing sector.
Compelling narratives that connect housing to health, dignity, and belonging.
Well-reasoned analyses that highlight practical solutions to homelessness.

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Indigenous-Led Housing and Human Rights: A Conversation with Margaret Pfoh
Q: What does home mean to you?
Home is a true sense of belonging where one can be their authentic self, feel safe and secure, and have the space to learn and reconnect with culture, which is essential for Indigenous people especially after experiences of dispossession.
Rent or Food? Why Lack of Housing Affordability Is Driving Poverty in Canada with Neil Hetherington
Q: What impact could this have on reducing poverty and preventing homelessness across Canada?
If effectively scaled, the credit could significantly lower immediate shelter costs for the most vulnerable, reducing food insecurity and the need for emergency aid, and serve as a catalyst for broader housing policy reforms.
Rent or Food? Why Lack of Housing Affordability Is Driving Poverty in Canada with Neil Hetherington
Q: How would the proposed rent relief tax credit work, and who would benefit the most?
The proposal targets low-income renters (for example, those earning under $40,000) and allows a deductible rent amount (e.g., $500, $1,000, or higher) to reduce tax liability, with the credit scale adjustable to budget constraints; the goal is to reduce reliance on food banks and stabilize housing costs.
Rent or Food? Why Lack of Housing Affordability Is Driving Poverty in Canada with Neil Hetherington
Q: Could you share what's led the organization to champion a Federal Rent Relief Tax Credit, and why is housing affordability now such a critical part of your advocacy work?
Hetherington explains the driving force is the stark reality that food bank clients spend disproportionate income on rent, leaving little for essentials, and argues the tax credit would provide immediate relief while aligning with broader housing and social policy goals.
Scaling Housing Impact with Ala’a Shadid
Q: What does meaningful collaboration look like across sectors?
Effective partnerships require clear rules, well-defined roles, transparent decision-making, and a shared understanding of risks, enabling each partner to play to their strengths and avoid duplication.

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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Way Home

What is On The Way Home about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on housing stability and homelessness in Canada, with conversations spanning prevention models, Indigenous reconciliation, mental health, and innovative housing solutions. Across episodes, guests range from executives leading housing nonprofits to municipal policymakers and lived-experience advocates, all focused on practical strategies to build affordable, community-centered housing systems. The format often blends personal journeys with policy insights, funding realities, and cross-sector collaborations, offering listeners actionable ideas for public agencies, nonprofits, and funders. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on dignity, belonging, and long-term system change—often through data-driven, cross-sector coalitions ... more

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Recent guests on On The Way Home include:

1. Shannon Speirs
2. Margaret Pfoh
3. Nick Gefucia
4. Andrew McKenzie
5. Lisa Ker
6. Joseph Daniels
7. Dawn Campbell
8. Luc Labelle

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