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Publication Date: 2022
People involved in the justice system often become caught in a vicious cycle of homelessness and incarceration. Few would argue that a goal of the legal system is to impose enduring economic hardship, yet this is the reality for many Ontarians involved in the justice system.
This new report on homelessness and incarceration examines the growing number of No Fixed Address admissions into Ontario’s correctional facilities.
Publication Date: 2021
This webinar presents findings from a research project focused on the implementation of the Host Homes model in Canada. The presenters will discuss the key elements of the Host Homes model, contextual considerations needed to implement a Host Homes program, and training and technical assistance needs. Panelists include Host Home operators and researchers from the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.
Download the report here.
Publication Date: 2018
As the details of the National Housing Strategy roll out, the Government of Canada continues to make its intentions clear: the forthcoming housing strategy will be rooted in a human rights-based approach. The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness lauds this commitment.
During this consultation phase, we offer our perspective on how the government can develop, implement and most importantly, guarantee a right to housing. To do so, they must go bey...
Publication Date: 2016
The report is now available for the European context and in 7 additional languages!
Youth homelessness is a pressing issue worldwide that requires urgent attention. To help address the issue, a collaborative group of organizations from Canada and Europe have developed Youth Rights! Right Now! Ending Youth Homelessness: A Human Rights Guide for grounding strategies to end youth homelessness in international human rights law. The guide, based on r...
Publication Date: 2016
Last October, when the Province of Ontario released A Place to Call Home, the report of the expert advisory panel on homelessness, youth homelessness was identified as one of four priority areas for the government. In this policy brief, we applaud these efforts and offer insights into how Ontario can become a leader in addressing youth homelessness by working with community partners in a strategic and effective manner.