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Design Thinking: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy, and Practice
While researchers want their work to contribute to social change, this is easier said than done. Researchers rarely have the tools or connections to reach the policy makers and practitioners who...
C.L. MichelApril 16, 2024
Evictions and Homelessness in Canada: A Historical Perspective
Evictions in Canada have a long history, beginning with the forced displacement of Indigenous Peoples due to...
Averi Labancz-Vye
Erika Morton
Cathy Fournier
Bree Jack-Hytman
Anika ShamaSeptember 13, 2023
Housing Rights in the Digital Age: Advocating for Rent Registries
Recently, the mayors of 14 municipalities across Quebec called for the establishment of a rent register. This call for...
Yannick Baumann
Alex Megelas
Myriam Lavoie-MooreSeptember 11, 2023
Transitions from Child Protection: International Lessons to Prevent Youth Homelessness in Canada
Join us for the International Transitions from Child Protection Symposium in Richmond, BC October 12-13, 2023. Register...
David French
Stephanie VaskoSeptember 06, 2023
Victimization, Safety, and Overdose Risk in Homeless Shelters
Shelters are a key component of many homeless service systems. However, the risk of victimization and overdose are...
Nick Kerman
Joseph VoronovSeptember 01, 2023
Homelessness among Indigenous peoples
I’m writing an open access textbook on homelessness and have just released Chapter 6, which focuses on homelessness...
Nick FalvoAugust 31, 2023
The Right to Housing in Calgary: A Gender-Focused Discussion with the Federal Housing Advocate
On August 8, 2023, more than 50 women and gender-diverse people joined us at the Calgary Women’s Centre for a Town Hall...
Promise Busulwa
The Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network August 28, 2023