1. About Us
  2. Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
Design Thinking: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy, and Practice
While researchers want their work to contribute to social change, this is easier said than done. Researchers rarely have the tools or connections to reach the policy makers and practitioners who...
C.L. MichelApril 16, 2024
“Down East” Moves to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness
It is possible to prevent and ultimately end youth homelessness. This is our mantra. We wholeheartedly believe this....
Melanie Redman and Joshua SmeeJune 28, 2018
Unpacking ‘Bold’ Changes: What it Really Means to Create Opportunities for All Canadians
While there is no explicit mention of people who have been involved with the justice system, the good news about the...
Anita DesaiJune 26, 2018
World Refugee Day
Introduction: What are the Pathways towards Homelessness for Refugees? As with any other vulnerable populations...
Malaika Taylor Alex TranJune 20, 2018
Efforts of Homelessness Prevention
“We are becoming better at opening the back door of homelessness by assisting people to move out of this dire situation...
Riana FisherJune 06, 2018
Distinct Pathways of Older Adults into Homelessness
In this bi-weekly blog series, I explore recent research on homelessness, and what it means for the provision of...
Abe OudshoornMay 29, 2018
It’s time for a change: Report of the Advisory Committee on Homelessness
Introduction Canada’s Federal Homeless strategy was initiated eighteen years ago with a three year commitment...
Stephen GaetzMay 22, 2018