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Bahar Shadpour

Senior Manager, Housing Policy and Research

Bahar Shadpour brings over 10 years of experience in the non-profit housing sector, specializing in policy, research, community and stakeholder engagement, government relations, and strategic communications. She has a strong background in managing complex policy projects and leading affordable housing campaigns across Canada.

Bahar has worked closely with diverse communities and stakeholders, providing expert housing policy advice at United Way Greater Toronto to influence strategic policy outcomes. As Director of Policy and Communications at the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, she led a multi-disciplinary team in advocating for policy reforms at municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Bahar has extensive experience working with tenant communities and unhoused individuals, bringing a deep understanding of their unique needs and perspectives.

Current work

Bahar is currently working with the Province of British Columbia on an Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonusing Guidance Manual, and with the City of Windsor on their Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Strategy.

Education

Master of Arts, Political Science (University of Windsor)

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Political Economy (University of Toronto)

Post-Graduate Certificate, Public Relations and Corporate Communications (Centennial College)

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