Research Matters Blog
Young people who are involved with the child welfare system are on a timer. When a young person ‘ages out’ of care they lose access to many of the supports available through the child welfare system...
Clarissa KurzawskiMarch 31, 2021
Everyone needs a reality check sometimes
The first time I saw a homeless encampment in person was in March 2020, at the very beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and I remember thinking to myself...
Skye MacDonaldMarch 24, 2021
In Canada, intimate partner violence is the leading cause of housing instability for women and children. Approximately 30% of Canada’s homeless population are women, 91% of whom have also endured...
Jordan ThielmanMarch 17, 2021
It’s hard to find work (just ask any of us graduating students!). For the approximately 3.8 million Canadians who have a criminal record, finding employment is even more difficult. Having a criminal...
Mika BraetMarch 10, 2021