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The extent and nature of veteran homelessness in Canada
Author(s): Aaron Segaert, Alana Bauer
Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Publication Date: 2015
Quick Summary First study to look at Veteran homelessness nationally Uses Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) data collected at 60 emergency shelters across Canada between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 It is estimated that 2,250 Veterans use homeless shelters each year in Canada. About 2.7% of annual shelter users were identified as Veterans There is a higher rate of episodic homelessness for Veterans compared to...
The Extent and Nature of Veteran Homelessness in Canada
Author(s): Aaron Segaert, Alana Bauer
Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Publication Date: 2015
Quick Summary  First study to look at Veteran homelessness nationally  Uses Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) data collected at 60 emergency shelters across Canada between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014  It is estimated that 2,250 Veterans use homeless shelters each year in Canada.  About 2.7% of annual shelter users were identified as Veterans  There is a higher rate of episodic homelessness for Veterans compar...
The National Shelter Study 2005-2009
Author(s): Aaron Segaert
Organization: Homelessness Partnering Strategy
Publication Date: 2013
The National Shelter Study is the first national analysis using consistent shelter data collected over an extended period of time to establish a baseline count and description of the characteristics of the homeless population in Canada. This study uses information gathered from emergency homeless shelters using the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) and emergency homeless shelters in the City of Toronto. Though not all h...
Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Teleforum Series - Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS)
Author(s): Pamela Harrison, Aaron Segaert
Publication Date: 2009
The Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) Initiative is a data development initiative for the collection and analysis of baseline data related to the use of emergency shelters in Canada. As a policy and research tool, HIFIS supports the Homelessness Partnering Secretariat (HP Sec) by providing information on the size and characteristics of Canada’s homeless population. This information contributes to increased understandin...