The primary goal of this study is to conduct 'action-oriented' and ‘solution focused’ research that will identify the key structural/systemic issues that lead to homelessness among particular subgroups in the homeless population (i.e. Aboriginal people, Francophones, Anglophones, men and women, people with mental illness, youth, transients, and families). The objective was to enable the development and description of viable strategies for reducing and preventing homelessness in the future. Study based on the use of surveys, interviews of key informants, service providers and homeless people, field observations and agency records. Identification of the key structural/systemic issues that lead to homelessness among particular linguistic/cultural groups in the homeless population. Analysis of the needs of particular subgroups within these cultural groups. Development of strategies for reducing and preventing homelessness in the future. (HRSDC)