TORONTO, October 13, 2016 – Homeless people may be some of the hardest hit in a pandemic, but pandemic preparedness plans often don’t include them. A new book looks at the unique challenges and issues of pandemic planning, preparedness and response when it comes to homelessness populations and those that work with them across Canada. […]
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New report calls on Ontario to step up and lead youth homeless strategy
TORONTO, June 2, 2016 – Ontario has the opportunity to be a leader in eliminating youth homelessness through a targeted strategy that would not only manage the crisis but prevent it, says a new report released today by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (Homeless Hub) at York University and A Way Home Canada. At the […]
Innovative transitional housing considered for GTA Aboriginal youths
TORONTO, May 7, 2013 – Experts and others who are working to address the youth homelessness issue in York Region and rest of the Greater Toronto Area will come together to take a closer look at an Edmonton pilot project to provide formerly homeless Aboriginal youth support services for independent living, to determine its viability […]