The National Housing Act is a set of rules made by the Canadian government to help make sure all people have a place to live that is safe and affordable.
Think of it like a giant puzzle that helps everyone figure out how to build and maintain homes.
Sometimes people can't afford to buy or rent a place to live, so the government has special programs to help them get a place to live.
The National Housing Act also helps make sure that landlords follow certain rules to keep their tenants safe and healthy. It's like a set of instructions that everyone needs to follow to make sure things are fair and everyone has a place to call home.