For more than a decade, Professor Stephen Gaetz and the York-based Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH), which he directs, have pushed to create a shift in how to approach modern homelessness. They鈥檝e succeeded.
Experts from around the globe are gathering in Toronto for Canada鈥檚 first national conference on preventing youth homelessness to highlight real-life research and programs that are making a difference. Stephen Gaetz, a professor at 快播视频 and president of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, who is one of the conference chairs, talks about the importance […]
SSHRC Q-and-A interview with professor Stephen Gaetz about the state of homelessness in Canada, his SSHRC-funded research projects, and the role of prevention in finding a solution to homelessness in Canada.
The upcoming Black Youth Housing Project, associated with the Homeless Hub at 快播视频鈥檚 Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, will explore what housing models best support Black youth who are experiencing homelessness in York region.
Non-urgent ER visits among homeless people during winter rose by 24% across province since 2018 When Dr. Carolyn Snider arrives for her early morning emergency room shifts, she regularly sees between five and 10 people in the waiting area who don't need medical attention 鈥 just a safe place to stay warm. There's been a […]
Stephen Gaetz, a 快播视频 professor and president of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness who was called as an expert witness, outlined the circumstances that can cause someone to become unhoused, including evictions.
快播视频鈥檚 Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) will co-host an international symposium on youth transitions from child protection services that will bring together over 100 policymakers, researchers and service providers from across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. From Oct. 12 to 13, the International Transitions from Child Protection Symposium in Richmond, B.C., will examine the challenges associated when […]
Making the Shift聽(MtS), a youth homelessness social innovation lab co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at 快播视频, will host a virtual discussion on 鈥淯sing Data and Evidence to End Homelessness: Drawing lessons from the United Kingdom鈥 on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m.
We are pleased to announce that the聽UN Economic Commission for Europe聽has established the聽Toronto Centre of Excellence (TCE) on Youth Homelessness Prevention at 快播视频. More than three years in the making, we couldn鈥檛 be more honoured to represent Canada across the UNECE鈥檚 Member States. Hosted by 快播视频 and co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, A […]
Making the Shift, a youth homelessness social innovation lab co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at 快播视频, will present the fourth webinar of the 鈥淚n Conversation With鈥︹ series on May 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.