Why SHC was founded
Seniors housing in Canada is delivered by thousands of organisations, regulated by thirteen provincial and territorial governments, and funded through a patchwork of federal, provincial, municipal and private sources. Strong provincial associations exist in several provinces, but no national body spoke for the sector as a whole, tracked its performance across the country, or connected the non-profit, co-operative, Indigenous and private providers who share the same challenges.
SHC was founded in [PLACEHOLDER: year] by [PLACEHOLDER: founding organisations or individuals] to fill that gap. [PLACEHOLDER: two or three sentences on the founding moment — the problem the founders saw, the first meeting or initiative, and the early supporters.]
Milestones
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- [PLACEHOLDER: year] — SHC incorporated in British Columbia; head office opens in Saanich.
- [PLACEHOLDER: year] — First national members join from [PLACEHOLDER: provinces].
- [PLACEHOLDER: year] — Launch of the Certified Seniors Housing Professional (CSHP) certification course.
- May 2026 — SHC hosts a two-day screening of the documentary Housing with Dignity at The Grand Theatre, Toronto.
- [PLACEHOLDER: year] — First State of Seniors Housing in Canada survey published.
Our impact
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[PLACEHOLDER: number] member organisations
[PLACEHOLDER: number] homes for seniors operated by members
[PLACEHOLDER: number] Certified Seniors Housing Professionals (CSHP)
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Where we are going
Our current strategic plan sets out three priorities: growing a membership that reflects the whole sector, publishing the national data governments and investors need, and becoming the recognised voice of seniors housing in Ottawa and every provincial capital.