2. Target investments to chronically and episodically homeless people

The NDP says it will prioritize “housing for the most vulnerable in our society” but that this prioritization will be developed according to consultations with local communities.

In terms of HPS, the Vote Housing document indicates that the NDP will “Boost funding for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and ensure that the full range of necessary services”. This will result in an additional $10 million per year ($40 million between 2016-2020) being invested into HPS above what has already been committed by the sitting government.

The only two groups that have been named specifically in press and policy statements are Aboriginal Peoples and women (with or without children) fleeing violence. Both groups are named in a press release committing to the development of an Action Plan on Violence Against Women. Within that document, the NDP pledges to “restore the Shelter Enhancement Program ended by the Conservatives in order to expand access to shelter and transition resources for women and girls needing support so that no woman in need is ever turned away”. This is a funding pool of $10 million per year, $40 million between 2016-2020.