Immigrants, Refugees And The Risk Of Homelessness: Analyzing The Barriers To Adequate And Affordable Housing

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jan 29, 2014

This qualitative study examines the risk of homelessness amongst recent immigrant and refugee populations in the Greater Toronto Area by analyzing the various barriers which hinder newcomer access to adequate and affordable housing. This study incorporates the...

Housing Equality for New Canadians: Measuring Discrimination in Toronto’s Rental Housing Market

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jan 29, 2014

CERA performed a study, funded by the City of Toronto’s Access, Equity and Human Rights program, which examined discrimination experienced by newcomers attempting to access housing in Toronto. We found that 85-92% of recent newcomers experience some kind of...

Home Takeovers of Vulnerable Tenants: Perspectives from Ottawa

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jan 29, 2014

In January of 2013, Crime Prevention Ottawa released a report entitled “Cuckooing”: Unit Takeovers of Vulnerable Individuals. This report revealed that very little research has been conducted on the subject of home takeovers and most has come from homelessness groups...

From the Fringes – Understanding Homeless Transition Age Youth (ages 18-25) in Inner City Los Angeles

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jan 29, 2014

This report highlights four key challenges that homeless youth often face: 1. Barriers to safe, supportive, and affordable housing 2. Challenges accessing basic benefits and healthcare 3. Educational advancement and economic development 4. Overcoming trauma and...

European Journal of Homelessness: Volume 7, Issue 2 – 2013

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jan 29, 2014

Content Editorial Articles Nicholas Pleace and Joanne BrethertonThe Case for Housing First in the European Union: A Critical Evaluation of Concerns about Effectiveness Liz GosmeThe Europeanisation of Homelessness Policy: Myth or Reality? Boróka Fehér and Anna...