As the homelessness crisis in Canada has worsened over the past 15 years, it has become increasingly apparent that we need to re-evaluate our approach to this critical issue. There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a crisis. The numbers of people who can be found panhandling on streets or sleeping in parks in major cities throughout the country is testament to this. At the same time, homelessness has become much more visible in suburban areas, small towns and rural communities.