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Saturday July 4th 2009

Issues - Homelessness

News

Appeals heard in homeless camping court case

June 19, 2009 - 3:44pm

In October 2008, the BC Supreme Court struck down Victoria's bylaw banning people from erecting tents or other structures in city parks. The judge ruled that due to the lack of housing and shelter, homeless people in Victoria have the right to security. The city appealed the ruling and last week the BC Court of Appeal heard the closing arguments from the city and from the interveners in the case including the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, the Pivot Legal Society and the Poverty and Human Rights Centre. The interveners are arguing that every resident of Canada has the right to adequate housing and at the very least the government should not be preventing people from erecting shelter.

More Information:

"Judge mulls 'tent city' arguments" - July 15, 2009, VicNews

( categories: Featured | News | British Columbia | court case. tent city | Homelessness | Housing | Human Rights )

New Homeless Hub site

June 12, 2009 - 12:34pm

The Homeless Hub is a web-based research library and information center representing an innovative step forward in the use of technology to enhance knowledge mobilization and networking. The Homeless Hub has emerged as a place where community services providers, researchers, government representatives, and the general public can access and share research, stories, and best practices.

( categories: Featured | News | Canada | Homelessness )

PHRC Intervenes to Support Homeless People

June 10, 2009 - 4:55pm

The Poverty and Human Rights Centre is intervening to to support homeless people in the Tent City Case. The appeal will be heard in the British Columbia Court of Appeal on June 10 and 11, 2009. The PHRC was granted leave to intervene on April 3, 2009, by Groberman J.A. of the BCCA. The PHRC position is set out in their factum.

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( categories: Featured | News | British Columbia | Homelessness | Human Rights )

Online Resources

Stableandaffordable.com

May 14, 2009 - 10:49am
Type of Resource: 
Database and Gateway
Type of Resource: 
Website
About: 

Stableandaffordable.com is an initiative of the Wellesley Institute and many partners across Ontario. On their website you will find plenty of facts and figures about housing in Ontario, along with stories from people around the province, and tips for actions that you can take to ensure everyone in Ontario has a stable and affordable home.

Here are three things that you can do:

  • Share your story. Tell us about your housing – is it stable and affordable?
  • Learn about housing. Check out the latest research and policy, and follow the on-line links for more info.
  • Take action. As the Government of Ontario gears up its plans for a province-wide housing consultation, look for our action plans on how you can get involved.
( categories: Featured | Online Resources | Ontario | Homelessness | Housing | Organizing )

The Street News Service

April 13, 2009 - 7:02pm
Type of Resource: 
Publication
About: 

The Street News Service (SNS) is a gateway to the best articles, essays and features published by street papers worldwide.

( categories: Featured | Online Resources | Canada | International | United States | Homelessness | Media )

Shared Learnings on Homlessness

March 25, 2009 - 12:53pm
Type of Resource: 
Fact Sheet
Type of Resource: 
Guide
Type of Resource: 
Website
About: 

Practical tools, resources and information sharing for frontline staff, managers and volunteers working to address the problem of homelessness in their communities. Use this site to find out about initiatives in cities, towns and rural areas across Canada. Link to others working within the homelessness sector, share your experiences and learn from theirs.

( categories: Online Resources | Canada | Homelessness )

Government Information

The Homelessness Partnering Strategy

February 8, 2009 - 3:18pm

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/homelessness/index.shtml - The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) was announced by the federal government on December 19, 2006. The HPS replaces the National Homelessness Initiative, which expired on March 31, 2007. The Strategy, which began on April 1, 2007, provides $269.6 million over two years to prevent and reduce homelessness by helping to establish the structures and supports needed to move homeless and at-risk individuals towards self-sufficiency and full participation in Canadian society.

( categories: Government Information | Canada | Homelessness )

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

April 6, 2007 - 10:17am

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for providing Federal leadership for activities to assist homeless families and individuals in the US.

( categories: Government Information | United States | Homelessness )
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