Policy Discussion Paper on Eviction and Homelessness: Stakeholder Perspectives on a Role for Human Resources & Social Development Canada
Description:
The Cycles of Homelessness study confirmed the significant variation in eviction legislation and experiences across the country, compounded by a general scarcity of evictions-related data collection. In short, we simply do not know exactly how many households face eviction. Not surprisingly however, the research found that a disproportionate number of households facing eviction and at greatest risk of homelessness are low-income, and include female-headed lone parent families, single adults, Aboriginal persons, and persons with mental illness. As well, the eviction experiences of newcomers emerged as an 'untold story' that needs to be explored. Study participants faced extraordinary housing affordability challenges and almost universally described inappropriate or sub-standard housing. Each of these factors was cited as a contributor to eviction.
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2006
Location:
Halifax