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What are the barriers to voting that the homeless population face?
We have an insightful thread on the Community Workspace on Homelessness on voting participation among people experiencing homelessness. The Community Workspace is an interactive space for communities and by communities....
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What are the palliative care services available to the homeless population in Canada?
Palliative care is composed of services provided to those at the end of their lives, either from old age or serious illnesses. Palliative care services can be provided in hospitals,...
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What are the unique challenges that Nunavut faces in addressing homelessness?
In 2014, the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness released Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada: A Literature Review. One of the recommendations coming out of the literature review was a call for future...
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Why do governments criminalize the homeless?
This question came to us from Mike D. through our latest survey. I’m glad that this question is being asked as it touches on a number of shifts in public...
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What are the statistics on homelessness and mental health in Toronto?
“What are the statistics on homelessness and mental health in Toronto?” This question came to us anonymously through our latest survey. Over the years, the Homeless Hub blog series has...
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What do we know about veteran homelessness in Canada?
This question was asked anonymously via our latest website survey: “What do we know about veteran homelessness in Canada and what is being done to address this issue?” Veteran homelessness...