The ViewPoint with John Kwesi April

The current state of affordable housing. Increasing demand and limited supply. Waitlists and affordability gaps.

The current state of affordable housing. Increasing demand and limited supply. Waitlists and affordability gaps.

Overview of the series. Importance of affordable housing. Brief mention of major cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal).

Hello everyone, and welcome back to TheViewPoint. Live. Today, we have a crucial and thought-provoking topic to discuss - 'What does employment look like for persons experiencing homelessness in Canada and how can we resolve it?' Homelessness is a pressing issue in our country, and one of the most significant challenges these individuals face is finding stable employment. But there is hope, and we...

Toronto, a vibrant and diverse city, is known for its bustling streets and iconic landmarks. Yet, beneath this vibrant façade, there's an urgent issue that demands our attention – homelessness. Today, we delve into why supporting people experiencing homelessness in Toronto is not just a moral imperative but aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Hello everyone, and welcome back to yet another episode. Today, we're diving into a topic that holds immense importance – education for individuals experiencing homelessness. Education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. In this episode, we'll explore the significance of education for those facing homelessness, with a specific focus on t...

Think you know what homelessness looks like? Think again. We're going beyond the city streets and into the rural communities to uncover a hidden crisis of homelessness. We'll explore why this issue is often overlooked and how we can all make a difference. Homelessness in rural communities can have far-reaching impacts on individuals, families, and communities. There are fewer shelter options, and...

Homelessness in Canada is a complex issue with multiple underlying causes. Some of the key factors contributing to homelessness include: Rising housing costs, a lack of affordable housing, poverty, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Other contributing factors include unemployment, a lack of social support, racism, and domestic violence. These issues all intersect to create an environment w...

Homelessness is a complex issue that can vary across different regions in Canada. While it is challenging to pinpoint a single location with the "worst" homelessness situation, some cities and regions in Canada have faced significant challenges in addressing homelessness. Cities such as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, have often been highlighted for having higher rates of homele...

Homelessness has a significant impact on mental health in Canada, and addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach. Here are some ways in which homelessness affects mental health and potential solutions.

  Much has been done to address the housing and homelessness needs of those identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+. It’s clear that more needs to be done. The 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) community in Canada faces unique challenges when it comes to housing. While progress has been made, many members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ commun...

Many of the challenges faced by refugees and newcomers to Canada parallel those faced by Canadians who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. For example, newcomers frequently struggle with finding good quality, permanent, appropriately located, yet affordable housing.

Racialized persons are those who identify as non-Caucasian. In Canada, one in five racialized families, live in poverty, versus one in twenty white families. A large percentage of the homeless population is comprised of Indigenous and other Racialized groups. A survey done in Toronto’s 2021 Street Needs Assessment found that over two-thirds of all respondents (both outdoors and indoors) were racia...

There is a widespread crisis of homelessness across Canada, affecting a variety of people, including those suffering from mental disorders or addictions, indigenous people, women with children fleeing from violence and the elderly or single adult men. It is estimated on any given night 35,000 Canadians sleep on the streets or in shelters and at least 235,000 Canadians are homeless in any given yea...

This episode focuses on the current state of homelessness, the statistics, what resources are available and what we need to do in order to curb this cancer.

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