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In the media - Experts from around the globe are gathering in Toronto for Canada’s first national conference on preventing youth homelessness

Experts from around the globe are gathering in Toronto for Canada’s first national conference on preventing youth homelessness to highlight real-life research and programs that are making a difference. Stephen Gaetz, a professor at �첥��Ƶ and president of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, who is one of the conference chairs, talks about the importance […]

Prevention of Youth Homelessness: International Conference

Over three days, we’ll bring together researchers, service providers, lived experts, advocates, and thought leaders from Canada and abroad to mobilize cutting-edge research on prevention and innovative developments in policy and practice. The conference will offer a unique opportunity to learn from research that showcases evidence-based solutions to youth homelessness. This conference is presented by A […]

Breaking the cycle: A researcher’s mission to prevent homelessness in Canada

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.

Project to create transitional housing for homeless Black youth

The upcoming Black Youth Housing Project, associated with the Homeless Hub at �첥��Ƶ’s Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, will explore what housing models best support Black youth who are experiencing homelessness in York region.

Public lecture to inspire change in youth homelessness research

On Nov. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Faculty of Education Public Research Series will feature Stephen Gaetz, a Faculty professor and �첥��Ƶ Research Chair in Homelessness and Research Impact, who will explore the role social innovation can have in inspiring change in the response to youth homelessness in Canada.

Making the Shift to provide grants for research on youth homelessness

Making the Shift (MtS), a youth homelessness social innovation lab co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at �첥��Ƶ, is seeking proposals from researchers and community organizations (that can hold Tri-Council funding) for one-time grants.

Announcing the Launch of the Toronto Centre of Excellence on Youth Homelessness Prevention at �첥��Ƶ

We are pleased to announce that the UN Economic Commission for Europe has established the Toronto Centre of Excellence (TCE) on Youth Homelessness Prevention at �첥��Ƶ. More than three years in the making, we couldn’t be more honoured to represent Canada across the UNECE’s Member States. Hosted by �첥��Ƶ and co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, A […]

Canada's response to youth homelessness during pandemic is focus of Making the Shift webinar

Making the Shift, a youth homelessness social innovation lab co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at �첥��Ƶ, will present the fourth webinar of the “In Conversation With…” series on May 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

November 2020 issue of 'Innovatus' focuses on teaching, learning and the student experience in the Faculty of Education

Welcome to the November 2020 issue of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile that is devoted to teaching and learning innovation at �첥��Ƶ.

Impact Report 2019-2020: Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab (MtS)

The Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab (MtS) has made big strides towards its mission to transform Canada’s response to youth homelessness. In their latest impact report, MtS highlights some of the projects that kicked off this year, and how the projects are contributing to the prevention of youth homelessness in Canada. Read the report