Terms and Conditions of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) for 2014-2019 provide broad program parameters.
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a unique community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness. It provides direct funding to communities across Canada to support their efforts in addressing local needs and specific homelessness priorities. Since its inception, the HPS has been encouraging communities to adopt a more mature approach to homelessness and has supported them in shifting away from emergency responses and focussing instead on longer-term solutions.
Despite many successes in addressing homelessness over the past decade, homelessness remains a persistent issue. It affects a diverse cross-section of the population, including individuals and families, and the communities in which they reside. In addition to its human cost, homelessness increases pressure on other public services, such as health and corrections services, which emphasizes the need for a well-focused and innovative strategy to effectively address the issue.