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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
The cold weather has arrived in Toronto. At the same time, many of the places people use to warm up are not accessible. Due to COVID-19 pandemic measures, coffee shops and fast food restaurants are closed to indoor dining. Libraries are no longer letting people in, and many community centres have shut down.
Many Canadians look to our neighbours to the south for blatant examples of legalized anti-Black and anti-immigrant policies. But Canada is not exempt from racist and colonialist regulations and practices that impact Black lives and Indigenous Peoples.
In Fall 2020, I had the opportunity to teach a brand new course – Homelessness and the Criminal Justice System in Canada to fourth year criminology students at Wilfrid Laurier University.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, officials in Canada’s major cities have partnered with health officials and others to create more physical distancing for persons experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness is a multifaceted problem that requires a combination of housing, health care and community-based solutions.
Black History Month is important to acknowledge. It allows us the time to reflect on the progress we have made and the long way we have left to go in achieving an equitable society. Black Canadians make up 3% of Canada's population, yet account for a disproportionate percentage of the homeless population.
Long before Youth Reconnect (YR) became a program in Hamilton, young people were slipping through the cracks.
2020 was momentous for the youth homelessness sector. It was marked with unprecedented challenges for youth, their families, and those on the front lines supporting them.
Let’s be honest, 2020 was an extraordinary year filled with change and uncertainty. For frontline workers, and especially people who work in the homelessness sector, there may even have been a fair amount of fear and anxiety. In times like these, it's hard to think about accomplishing goals. It’s more a matter of keeping our heads above water. Now that the new year is here, there is renewed optimism.
Released in September 2020, the UNICEF Report Card 16