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.