ASCHA is advancing efforts to socialize our four key advocacy priorities: Optimization of Alberta’s Housing Continuum and Stock; Influencing Continuing Care Transformation; Capital Investment, Planning and Renewal; and Organizational Funding Models, Regulation, and Policy Reform. These priorities were identified and supported by our membership and advance the housing sector’s key positions on continuing care and assisted living, affordable and community housing, and Alberta’s Seniors Lodge Program. Through extensive data collection, research, member consultation, and collaboration with our allied organizations, partners, and government ministries, we have developed a framework document to communicate our findings and recommendations. The Right Housing, The Right Supports, The Right Time: A prevention-focused agenda for Alberta’s housing and supports system, positions housing as foundational to prevention and broader systems reform. This document outlines how the sector is responding to change, while navigating various issues impacting service delivery and achieving the housing and support goals of communities, and the province as a whole. The framework guides decisionmakers on how we can work to build a stronger housing and supports system that ensures more Albertans remain stable, connected, and supported in the places they choose to call home.

Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund’s First Applicant Information Session
We are sharing an opportunity from the Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund (CHAF) for non-profit, co-operative, and Indigenous housing providers interested in acquiring existing rental housing and preserving its affordability over the long term. CHAF is hosting two virtual Applicant Information Sessions, one in English and one in French. These sessions are for organizations considering applying to CHAF to acquire existing rental housing or currently completing Stage 1 pre-qualification. The sessions will provide practical guidance on eligibility, the application process, what CHAF can and cannot fund, and what to expect at each stage. There will also be time for a live Q&A with the CHAF Team. Upcoming sessions:

• English: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST [Register for the English session]
• French: Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. MST [Register for the French session]

Thank you to all those who attended our 2026 Home for Housing Convention & Trade Show! The energy, engagement, and collaboration we saw throughout the event truly made this year one to remember.

In case you missed it, we’ve pulled together a quick recap of key highlights from this year's event:

• 2025 Annual Update
• Updated ASCHA Bylaws
• ASCHA Resolution 1 2026 - Accreditation Requirements
• Educational Breakout Sessions & Education Superstation presentations – Available for ASCHA Members to download in the Members Only Area of our website.
• 2026 Home for Housing Trade Show Best Booth Winners
  • 1st Healthcare Solutions
  • 2nd Complete Purchasing Services
  • 3rd JMAA Architecture
• Housing Is The Key - Leduc Regional Housing Foundation – Stories like this inspire us, motivate us, and keep us focused on our “why."