Description:
In August 2006, concerns grew from across Canda about the announcement of cutbacks to the federal government's homelessness funding program. Advocates for the homeless remain concerned that the current government intends to eliminate federal programs addressing homelessness, although this was quickly denied by the federal Minster of Human Resources and Social Development Diane Finley. The loss of federal government leadership in tackling homelessness would not only affect homeless shelters but would have an equally negative effect on hospitals and the health care system. There is a belief that the long-term investments in affordable and supported housing, mental health services and income support that are required to end homelessness in Canada will be unpalatable to a government positioning itself to win a majority government.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2006
Volume:
175
Issue:
10
Pages:
1177
Location:
Thousand Oaks