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.

Government of Canada’s Home Retrofit Announcement
The federal government’s Oct. 8 announcement includes support for retrofits in homes and rental buildings, which could be relevant to ASCHA Members. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will use its multi-unit mortgage loan insurance product to help rental housing providers access private financing for energy-efficiency upgrades. The initiative aims to support retrofits in up to 250,000 rental units over eight years. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is targeting 30,000 more units, and a renewed federal initiative will help building owners plan and carry out complex retrofit projects. The announcement describes financing and project support, rather than direct grants to providers. We don’t yet know how affordable and seniors housing will qualify, or how providers can apply. 

Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program – Now Open!
On Oct. 8, the Government of Alberta announced the launch of the Assisted Living Innovation Grant Program. This program will provide up to $195 million over three years to develop, test, implement, evaluate, and scale innovative approaches that improve care, strengthen community capacity, and help Albertans remain independent. Funding is available across four areas: Home and Community Care; Continuing Care Homes; Community Living and Social Support; Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization. Applications for the Assisted Living Innovation Grant are open until Nov. 6, 2026 - up to $50 million is available through this initial intake. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and societies, continuing care operators, housing providers, service providers, First Nations and Métis Settlements. For further details about this grant, including examples of potential projects, information session registration, and how to apply, please click here.

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."