When Marie Morrison first started her career in the homelessness sector, no one had heard of By-Name Data or Coordinated Access — two fundamental elements now considered essential in the work to end homelessness. Housing First wasn’t a term yet coined. To say the sector’s approach has shifted since then would be a remarkable understatement. “We can fairly say Marie has helped revolutionize Canada’s response to … More
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St. John’s, NL, March 17, 2026 – The work to reduce homelessness among people living with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador has taken a huge leap forward, thanks to a new project that will help shape the way communities across Canada support people experiencing homelessness to find and maintain safe, affordable and accessible housing. In partnership with the Canadian … More
“This success story is not just about me. It’s about what becomes possible when people are given structure, compassion, and the opportunity to rebuild.” Those were the words of a newly moved-in resident, shared recently during the opening of a supportive housing unit in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. That’s 24 new homes for people experiencing chronic homelessness … More
Nobody wants to be homeless. Given the choice, no one would choose to live in a tent, an encampment, or on the streets — especially not during the frigid Canadian winters. Yet homelessness, especially unsheltered homelessness, is surging across the country. Since 2018, unsheltered homelessness has increased by 300%, according … More
As temperatures plunged below –30 C in the winter of 2023-24, something extraordinary happened in Thunder Bay, on the northern shore of Lake Superior. Nearly everyone living in encampments was brought in from the cold, temporarily housed in hotels for the winter. “There were people dying outside. Overdosing outside. There were … More
Barrie, ON, February 6, 2026 – Today marks the launch of an innovative 40-unit Bridge Housing project in Barrie, marking a big step forward in the ongoing work to ensure everyone in Simcoe County has a safe place to call home. The project is a partnership between the County of Simcoe and the Canadian Alliance … More
This piece was originally published in the Globe and Mail as part of the Prosperity’s Path series, February 2, 2026. See the original here. One grand bargain to fight Canada’s housing crisis Canada has a narrow but historic window to tackle this crisis and rebuild our housing system by Tim … More
Canada is experiencing a serious housing and homelessness crisis. Too many people can’t find a safe, affordable place to live. Overall homelessness has doubled, and unsheltered homelessness has increased 300% since 2018, according to the latest national point-in-time count. Governments are struggling to respond, working on the problem in their own ways without a way to ensure they’re rowing in the same direction. Housing … More
Getting confirmed for quality data on unsheltered homelessness: How to do it, and why it’s important
In the last six years, the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness has increased by 300 per cent in Canada, according to the 2024 Point-in-Time count. That probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Encampments made up of tents and other makeshift shelters have been growing in communities large and small right across … More
Are you thinking of applying for the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF)? We have some great news. The third round of expressions of interest are now open, and we’ve developed this quick resource to help you build a strong application. But first, a quick refresher about HRIF. HRIF provides one-time … More