The use of homeless shelters by Indigenous peoples in Canada
The Canadian Press recently gained access to results of analysis of the use of homeless shelters across Canada by Indigenous peoples. The results are summarized in a March 2019 slide presentation obtained by Jordan Press through an Access to Information and Privacy...
My review of Eric Weissman’s book on intentional homeless communities
BOOK REVIEW Weissman, E. (2017). Tranquility on the razor's edge: Changing narratives of inevitability. Oakville, ON: Rock’s Mills Press. Eric Weissman is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John. But he was once homeless,...
Ten things to know about affordable housing in Alberta
People without affordable housing suffer from poor health outcomes, have difficulty finding and sustaining employment and are at greater risk of having their children removed by child welfare authorities. Here are 10 things to know about affordable housing in Alberta...
Homelessness, harm reduction and Housing First
I was recently invited to give a presentation at a two-day event discussing the overdose crisis and First Nations, with a focus on southern Alberta. My presentation (slide deck available here) focused on homelessness, substance use, harm reduction and Housing First....
What Impact will the 2019 Federal Budget have on Canada’s Housing Market?
On March 19, Canada’s federal finance minister tabled the Trudeau government’s 2019 budget titled Investing in the Middle Class. Key social policy announcements include a new Canada Training Credit, increased funding for municipalities, some increased funding...
When tenants ‘graduate’ from Housing First programs: 10 things to know
Nick Falvo is Director of Research and Data at the Calgary Homeless Foundation. With limited resources at their disposal, System Planners—such as the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF)—like to know how long various subgroups of persons experiencing homelessness will...