We sit down with Dan Lussier, CEO of Réseau Compassion Network, and Jennifer Rodrigue from Co-Habitat to discuss their groundbreaking partnership creating accessible, affordable housing that centers dignity and community.We're talking:

• Why Manitoba's housing crisis demands innovative solutions that go beyond just "affordable units"
• How Co-Habitat is reimagining supportive housing for people with profound physical disabilities who currently have limited options beyond personal care homes
• The difference between accessibility standards and true accessible design—and why Canada's building codes still fall short
• How the Le Suite Marion project became a successful model combining deeply affordable housing with wraparound support services
• Why segregation in housing (whether for seniors, people with disabilities, or any population) reinforces inequality and isolation
• The power of integrated, intentional community in combating the loneliness crisis affecting all Canadians

Dan and Jennifer remind us that housing is a human right, and true accessibility means more than meeting minimum standards—it means creating spaces where everyone can thrive with dignity, independence, and connection.

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Réseau Compassion Network

Co-Habitat

Action Marguerite St. Boniface

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