The following individuals are calling for a national, affordable housing strategy.
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The following individuals are calling for a national, affordable housing strategy.
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November 14, 2010 at 9:14 am
Bernadette Keenan
Homes not Highways
October 20, 2010 at 2:22 am
Vivien Kruszewski
A national affordable housing strategy is LONG overdue. My disabled daughter has finally gotten subsidized housing and it has made a very positive difference in her life. Would that it were available for every one who needs it.
October 19, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Debi
I am proud to be a Canadian and live in a country where we have social safety nets in place. Lately, I see more holes in the net -and the government, rather than mending them, seems to think that even more holes will make things better in our country. I disagree.
I believe that as long as people are worried about shelter, and where their next meal is coming from, they have no energy left to do the work that is required to make their lives better, be that education, training, volunteering or healing. Any country, or organization, is only as strong as its’ weakest link. It’s time to help those who really need it, and renew the good name we have throughout the world.
October 19, 2010 at 6:58 am
Izzy David
If it were not for subsidized housing, I would me on the street or in a substandard living situation that would serve to exacerbate chronic progressive health problems. This country needs affordable housing as well as programs to get people off the streets. In Switzerland, this homelessness situation is unheard of. Everyone is cared for there. We need to follow their example.
October 19, 2010 at 3:25 am
Lynn Kruszewski
Please support affordable & safe housing for all people in British Columbia and Canada. We need a national housing strategy so that more people can experience the stability that I have found from a sure place to live. My health, mental and physical, suffered greatly from a revolving door of landlords and roommates, as I could not afford to live on my own. I have chronic health problems and disabilities and moving back in with my parents is no longer possible on a long-term basis. Poor health from substandard, expensive, and unstable market housing was my only option before I got subsidized housing (after a two-year wait).
October 19, 2010 at 12:11 am
Andrea Pearce
When a decent roof over one’s head becomes the privilege of upper classes, when housing is considered a commodity and not a sanctuary and the right of all citizens, when we regard those who have purchasing power as the only ones deserving of a place to call home, then we as a society have lost sight of our common humanity.
October 15, 2010 at 7:48 pm
barnabas-choi
It’s a terrible thing.
There is not so many homelessness in South Korea which is small and poverty land.
October 15, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Rhonda Barter
The present federal government robs the people of billions of dollars from the Treasury; money that could help the homeless, the Seniors, the students that would like to attend post-secondary education but are financially unable.
According to Alex Atamanenko, MP for the Southern Interior, in 2006 the Harper government had the corporation federal tax at 22.12%; today it is at 18%; Mr. Harper would like to see it brought to 15% by 2012 – this is the billions of dollars! Besides the billion or so on the fake lake, and the billions on more planes!
Canada is a country rich in resources and peace – there is no reason why we should have any homeless!
October 13, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Cathy Barzo
I find it incredible that Canada, a G8 country, does not have a federal housing policy. It is disgraceful the number of people living in substandard conditions or living rough on the streets. There seems to be more talk than action. The government is willing to give aid to those in foreign countries that have gone through a catastropic event and that is a very good thing. But why, here in Canada, can’t we do something. What does it take: a flood, a hurricane, an earthquake or some other devestating event? Isn’t it enough that people without proper housing are suffering physically, socially and emotionally. How many people have to die before action is taken? The bandaid solutions including shellters, emergency health care, untreated illnesses, etc. cost more money to take care of one person rather than providing adequate housing and proper care. When there is a will, there is always a way. I think our federal and provincial governments are letting us down.
October 13, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Sarah
Everyone deserves a roof over their head
October 12, 2010 at 1:22 am
Shirley Studney
Very little is possible without a safe place to live! Please helpake this happen!
Shirley Studney
October 11, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Jonquil Hallgate
Why do we always seem to have the necessary dollars to expend for trade missions, major sports, cultural events etc. etc. All of these are geared towards continuing to develop economic opportunities for our country, our province and our city so we are told.
If we don’t have a work force that is healthy because people do not have their basic needs for housing, food security, education and health care met how will citizens in our communities be able to compete in the global market?
We need to look at policies that have been created ‘to help’ and see how they don’t make sense in real peoples’ lives and change it so that people do not fall through the cracks.
It doesn’t make sense to develop initiatives that help to house people who have formerly been homeless only to allow others to enter the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Who is keeping track of that statistic?
October 10, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Montana
There is nothing worse than seeing teenagers
sleeping on the street. They are easy targets
for predators such as drug dealers and pimps.
When they are desperate, they might do illegal
activities. Always love your children and keep the
lines of communication open. A stable family life
will make for a happy adult life later! Ask for help
if you need it. Your kids deserve the best in life!
October 10, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Michelle Catharina
The street community needs life coping skills,
hope and stable housing. Citizens could show
support by giving to the United Way and local
food banks. We all need help in life. If the
community bands together this will help others
understand this huge crisis in BC. I show some
compassion and tolerance to those on the street.
The drug & sex trades are an option for some
people. I hope that this will stop one day!!!
May 25, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Johnny Delorme
I have been homeless during my short lifetime, even though I am not yet a legal adult. This is a sad state of affairs, and more needs to be done to ensure that youth have more opportunities to access better services, especially in regards to housing, to help them stay off the streets, or to be able to function well when they are. It is not a joke to be homeless, it is not easy and it is not fun either. People sometimes say that those who are homeless are getting a free ride with welfare and services etc, but who are you to judge us, when you do not live the daily lives that those of us on the street do? Before you criticize or pass judgment, stand in our shoes.
Would you really like being forced to sleep outside in bad weather with no protection or shelter? Didn’t think so.
November 9, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Sherry Moore
I believe everyone has a right to housing and feel it is the goverments job to provide housing to those who cannot afford it.
November 9, 2009 at 4:23 am
Nathanaël Lisimaque
They are people like you and me. What would you expect if for whatever reason you would be sleeping under a bridge? PS : Smile, it is a great thing to do to anybody. 🙂
November 9, 2009 at 3:18 am
Godbout
Please please please! Do something for the homeless people! This is supposed to be Canada….. a nurturing country!
November 9, 2009 at 3:13 am
L.A. Scarpelli
I agree with many other Canadians that the govt needs to act on many issues. Welfare needs to be re-examined, homelessness, domestic and child abuse, affordable housing.
If the govt started a more effective job creation program using money taken from their over sized salaries and pensions, they can then cut back on welfare and make afforadable housing for many.
A born Canadian needs to have his/her rights looked after before we start worrying about others. Our open door policy to many other countries needs to stop and we need to concentrate on our Canadian born people and help those in need get the help they need.
November 9, 2009 at 1:39 am
Suzanne L'Heureux
Having a roof over our head is a basic necessity and right for every citizen regardless of their socio-economical situation.
I definitely support a national affordable housing plan for Canada and for B.C. Housing.
Let’s stop saying “Not in my backyard!”. It could happen to a member of your family, a friend, a colleague, a neighbour… it could happen to you.
November 9, 2009 at 12:56 am
Marie Bourgeois
I strongly support the petition to provide housing to the homeless. BC keeps on identifying itself as the best place on earth but this province never will be the best place on earth if it doesn’t do something to help the homeless.
November 9, 2009 at 12:56 am
M. KING
Shelter is a basic right for all….
November 9, 2009 at 12:55 am
Melanie B
I believe we can see change in our nation in this area. Let’s agree together!
November 9, 2009 at 12:04 am
Gayet Edith
SOS logement
Un logement pour tout le monde SVP Save our people!
Il faut:
-requisitionnier les maisons vides des particuliers ou dans les lieux publics pour les ouvrir aux sans abris.
-Ouvrir des centres medicaux pour les personnes ayant des deficits mentaux.
-Construire des logements sociaux dans chaque ville
-Eviter que les gens perdent leur logement pendant l’hiver – treve hivernale pour ceux qui ne peuvent payer.
Bref beaucoup de mesures peuvent etre prises pour enrayer le phenomene. La societe civile ne peut pas tout faire. L’etat provincial et le federal doivent prendre leur responsabilites.
Inconcevable a Vancouver a la veille des jeux olympiques!
November 4, 2009 at 4:41 am
Diane Robinson
Homeless-ism is the worst -ism. No one wants to be homeless. It is what happens when all of the choices are taken away. The homeless are viewed as responsible for their own plight. Without an income how can there be an outcome?
October 21, 2009 at 12:32 am
June Corstorphine
It is a disgrace that so little is being done to ease the plight of the homeless. The government should be ashamed of themselves.
October 18, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Chantelle Iacobellis
I believe if we all work together, Canadians can help marginalized citizens We must help our neighbours. One way that individuals can help out is by getting to know the homeless people in your area. Homeless people are wonderful human beings who need love, shelter, food, warmth, and dignity just as much as anyone else in this world. If we all volunteer in small ways (help out at a soup kitchen, spend time listening to marginalized citizens, volunteer at a shelter, organize activities to keep homeless people occupied, give homeless people activities to do that will give them a sense of enjoyment, accomplishment, and satisfaction. ) We must help raise the self esteem of homeless people. Most importantly, we must listen to their needs and desires. In trying to find solutions to the homeless issue, we must include homeless people in the decision making and planning. After all, we must take action for them. Let’s not assume we know what their needs and wants are.
October 17, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Martha Rehe
I have heard so many visitors say they are shocked at what they see here in Surrey.
Homeless people and beggars everywhere you go.
People sleeping in parking lots. Some have young children with them.
We have gotten used to it. And have come to take it as there is nothing that can be done about it.
Our visitors do not agree.
We must stop thinking that way.
And apply pressure on the right people to change that.
This simply not acceptable . This province and our city can definitely find ways to provide housing for everyone.
Forget about rockets to the moon and Expo 2010. Lets get our priorities in order here.
October 14, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Mike Ward
The time has come that we, as a nation, stand up and take care of the less fortunate and vulnerable members of OUR SOCIETY. We can no longer turn a blind eye or a deaf ear. We must, as individuals, do SOMETHING to help. I challenge all Canadians to take some kind of action to feed, clothe and shelter our homeless. Remember – “There but for the grace of God go I”. It could be you or someone you care about.
October 14, 2009 at 5:05 am
Gerald Haase
It’s long past due to have an affordable housing strategy. I would much prefer that my taxes go toward social housing development than to many other present government initiatives. It will be more cost-beneficial as secure housing will decrease other social costs associated with health and crime. Thanks to all working toward this goal and let’s not let up!
October 14, 2009 at 4:57 am
Robert McGurk
National policies on both homelessness and public transportation are essential to overcoming the cycle of poverty that is growing in our cities.
October 14, 2009 at 2:30 am
Miaclaire
I thought Canada was better than this.
October 13, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Carrie Smith
It’s time for our governments to take responsibility for their human rights obligation to ensure that every person in Canada realizes their right to adequate housing. We need an affordable housing strategy now.
October 13, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Jane Bouey
A National Affordable Housing Strategy Now!. We cannot let this continue any longer.
October 13, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Ren Thomas
If anything, the recent mortgage crisis in the US has proven that homeownership cannot be the only housing solution. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and having a variety of housing options from renting to co-ops to ownership would mean more people could have suitable and affordable housing. The Obama administration recently announced a plan to buy up foreclosed homes and refurbish them as low- to medium-income rental housing. We need an affordable housing strategy now.
October 13, 2009 at 5:22 am
Susan Papadionissiou
The face of homelessness is changing. We now have more children and families who are homeless. My immigrant parents came to this country to improve their childrens’ lives and to live in a peaceful democracy. Those ideals have been eroded as we seem to tolerate the level of homelessness around us. Homelessness can be prevented.
October 12, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Sean Shipley
It remains discraceful that a country such as Canada would not stand alone but in fact lag behind in approaches/action that could end homelessness. I fully support a national strategy that was lead by Provincial leadership.
October 12, 2009 at 2:36 am
Kathy Griffiths
I support the proposal for a national affordable housing plan for Canada.
I was in Europe in April and didn’t see one person in any of the countries I was in who were sleeping on the street or begging. If they can look after their people, why can’t we?
We can, of course, but haven’t made it a priority.
October 11, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Jody Ross
To solve a problem a plan needs to be in place. Affordable housing in a country as rich as Canada should be a given, no one should be forced to live on the streets.
October 11, 2009 at 4:08 pm
yvette botfield
This is something we must do and should have done much sooner. Why have governments dragged their feet over this issue for so long?
October 10, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Irene Jackson
A national housing policy is a must! Now! Many vacant properties are being “held” by various gov.municipal and church organizations that are not being utilized except for speculation. Maybe our elected officials could look into these for use of building affordable housing??
Our homelessness situation is an emberrasment to our country.
October 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm
John O'Connor
Homelessness is an issue for all of us, it gets closer to me everyday in the people I see on the street and I get closer to it as I work incessantly to try stay in business providing value in my community. Canada is one of a very few developed countries that does not have a national approach to an issue that knows no geographical constraints. We all pay more to not do anything realistic about the problem. We are the problem.
October 9, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Sr. Elizabeth Kelliher, S.A.
We all benefit when our nation provides social housing and affordable housing for all its citizens, especially low-income families.
Sr. Elizabeth Kelliher, S.A.
October 7, 2009 at 3:21 am
Kathy Keelan
I can’t believe that in a country as rich and prosperous as Canada, and with so much to be thankful for, that we see people everyday who do not have a roof over their heads. How can this be??!! This is a basic human right!! The governments we elect need to spend money firstly on the basic standards of living for all of our citizens — affordable, clean housing, accessible, clean, and affordable food and water, caring for our children and our elderly. Healthy citizens contribute to a healthy society.
October 7, 2009 at 2:04 am
Moe Flanagan
Today I attended a pension seminar and I can see why there are so many homeless seniors as the income they likely receive doesn’t begin to cover the costs of living day to day in BC. The costs keep rising, the rent’s keep rising and the taxes are piling up pretty high. Our only saviour soon, will be to not consume anything…and how do we live with that? Can someone tell me what exactly affordable housing is? I hear it thrown about like a panacea of the answer to all our ills We don’t need the Dalai Lama in town to tell us how to live…don’t forget we had Mother Theresa here to speak at Habitat for Humanity and it’s pretty clear we didn’t learn a darn thing then neither.
October 6, 2009 at 8:57 pm
letizia waddington
i support a national housing strategy as the most effective way to reduce present and growing homelessness which is a national disgrace. It is also very expensive not to have one.
October 6, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Kelty McKerracher
In response to the Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Vancouver, we must educate our hearts with regards to housing and poverty reduction. Making affordable housing for all people a political priority is not only what a compassionate society would do, but a sane one. We all depend on each other – every person is a microcosm of the whole. Let’s make ending poverty a priority.
October 6, 2009 at 4:19 am
Irene
I find the current lack of affordable housing difficult to understand in this rich country and as a senior on a low fixed income which is dwindling more and more, it forecasts a scary future. It is difficult to find safe, decent and acceptable low income housing in so many cities. Homelessness is everywhere and in Vancouver it is downright ugly to see so many persons trying to survive on the streets. I share my home with someone who knows only too well. It is not always people who are on drugs or alcohol either who are on the street. There are many who have just lost a job, earn too little, are ill or have had some other misfortune. If all the well to-do in our society and some of our politicians had to live like that, they would soon holler for change! Vancouver is always voted as one of the top most beautiful cities in the world to live in, yet according to a recent statistic it is the 3rd most expensive city in the world! What is going to happen to the homeless during the 2010 Winter Olympics? Will they be shipped and dumped somewhere out of town so as not to be an embarrassment for the city? Time for action to change poverty at all levels is now.
October 6, 2009 at 2:21 am
Dilys Chiew
I once saw a placard that read, “Homes save lives.” That about says it all. Let’s do the right thing.
October 5, 2009 at 8:02 am
Clorinda Van Kleek
How do we as a nation justify not having a national housing strategy? Canada is recognized on a global scale as being a favorable and prosperous country. Access to quality housing is a basic human right. We need to get on top of this issue.
October 3, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Bonnie Thompson
How dare we think we can just change the SUBJECT without changing the SITUATION?
October 2, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Ruth Fluevog
There will always be poor people in our society. We need to treat them with dignity and provide them with adequate housing and make homelessness a thing of the past.
October 2, 2009 at 6:40 am
Karen Frederickson
Having safe, affordable housing is a human right.
October 1, 2009 at 1:26 am
Brianna Shoucair, Douglas College Nursing
I fully support a national affordable housing strategy, especially since BC has the highest child poverty rate in the country right now. Everyone deserves a home.
September 30, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Viv Christison
For seniors, income and housing are deeply intertwined. I’m sure it’s no coincidence that while we have a shrinking stock of rental housing we have increasing homelessness among seniors. Would it be so hard for the Federal Government to remove tax disincentives to the construction of rental housing? We desperately need a National Plan that considers the full range of contributing issues.
September 29, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Rick Buckman Coe
We have the resources but it is often misallocated and wasted with disjointed efforts to combat poverty. I work downtown doing outreach for the homeless and at a resource center for those with mental health issues, and the system seems flawed and inefficient. We help people get onto income assistance and get housing assistance, but then there are no places to live. Some people would even rather to be on the streets than in awful SRO’s (single room occupancy). People want to work but as soon as they earn a bit they lose their assistance, and often find themselves worse off! Along with creating affordable housing we also need to create communal spaces and community projects that boost the cultural and artistic environment, help train people in employable skills, and help people find ways to be more self-reliant and be a part of community. A huge part of the problem seems to be making people dependent with limited assistance, and not giving them real opportunities to be both independent and integrated within this city.
September 29, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Clark Levykh
I fully support the implementation of a national housing strategy, and above all, ACTION to end homelessness and drastically reduce poverty, before things get much worse. Let’s hope that the olympics dosen’t screw everything up, that politicians will keep their priorities straight. Peace and Solidarity!
September 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Lucas Riedl
Our youth homelessness and poverty rates are a national disgrace.
September 29, 2009 at 12:54 am
Ewan French
One of the richest countries in one of the richest era’s in history and we care more about the bottem line then health care and the poor!
September 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Jessie Crawford Brown
I support a national affordable homes plan especially for seniors many of whom are single women living at or near the poverty line, if not actually below. I have seen too many affordable apartments have rents raised because of development or being switched to condos. It is shameful that some of our homeless are actually seniors.
Perhaps more co-operative homes is a way to go? Come on, Politicians, get on board and DO something…if you are lucky, you will be old one day too!
September 25, 2009 at 4:13 am
Wanda Mulholland
All people in Canada deserve to have a home
September 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Denise Dufault
Shame on Canada, we need to take care of our own!
September 17, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Krista K. Thompson
I fully support the development of, not only a national housing strategy, but funding and actions that lead to safe, affordable, accessible homes for everyone.
It makes sense from a humanitarian view point but also from a financial view point. The very future of our country, our community and the well-being of all our citizens depends on a commitment to this iniative.
September 17, 2009 at 5:51 am
Bernadette Keenan
I think it is a shame the money that is being spent on Freeways while a stones throw away people are living in tents.
September 17, 2009 at 5:44 am
julianne doctor
I fully support a national, affordable housing strategy that would end the mounting homeless problem
September 15, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Laura Stannard
When we had secure national housing programs we had little homelessness. We only need to look at the growth of homelessness since 1993 to see the damage done when our permanent federal programs were canceled. In terms of money, it costs us more to deal with homelessness than build the housing that prevents it. In terms of justice and integrity, it costs us our right to hold up our heads. I am ashamed to be a Canadian.
September 15, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Gary T. Robinson, Executive Director and Former Surrey City Councilor
In order to feel real, a person needs to be part of something, and a home is wonderful place to start.
September 14, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Laura Track
Everyone should have the opportunity to live in safe, secure affordable housing. Housing is a human right!
September 13, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Ron Curties
Enough talk it’s time to set standards and live up to them
September 12, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Pamela Cambiazo
I support a national afforabale housing strategy. All the good services aside, the details and ramifications of a life lived homeless are tragic.
September 12, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Karen O'Shannacery
I am ashamed that Canada, one of the richest nations in the world, demonstrates that we are not a fair or just society because we do not meet the needs of our diverse populations, including people living in poverty. Working with people in poverty and having experienced it first hand, I know what a difference safe, affordable and secure housing means. It is the basis of all else – you cannot sustain education, training, employment or meet nutritional needs without the stability of your own home. We must fight for a national housing strategy and funding to immediately start addressing this harmful lack of action.
September 12, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Don Kasko
Embarrassed to live in a country whose policies, or lack thereof, at times signify a mighty disregard for the fundamental needs of its citizens. Fearful always that loss of homes and dignity will only lead to much worse problems. Wondering when the government will undertake the role they have so feverishly sought and been granted rather than the perversions that appear to rule the day.
September 12, 2009 at 5:48 am
Lisa Barrett
Clean air and water. Safe food and homes. These are the minimum standards for a quality of life that we have yet to share with everyone. A national affordable housing strategy (and implementation) would mean the world of difference for the too many people who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness.
September 12, 2009 at 5:41 am
Allison McDonald
YES…everyone needs a place called home.
September 12, 2009 at 1:54 am
Cathy Burpee
I fully support a national affordable housing strategy for Canada.
September 12, 2009 at 12:57 am
Catherine Evans
The quality of life will rise for all Canadians when we end poverty and homelessness.
September 12, 2009 at 12:56 am
Sarah
Everyone deserves secure housing!
September 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Adrienne Montani
In the best of times we created a homelessness crisis in this country. Shame on us. A national homelessness strategy is long overdue, urgently needed and eminently feasible, if we have the political will.
September 11, 2009 at 2:03 am
Ian McSorley
As a boomer, I think we like to believe we still live in the socially compassionate nation of our childhood. The reality is that our social safety net has been slowly shredded, strand by strand over the years. Federal and Provincial governments have off-loaded the responsibility of housing those who truly need assistance to Cities, Municipalities, faith communities, benevolent foundations and individuals. We need to ask our Federal and Provincial governments to step up and shoulder the responsibilities of a caring, compassionate society — the kind of society that I thought we had — and want again. We need a national affordable housing strategy.
September 11, 2009 at 12:57 am
Sue Noga
I fully support a national affordable housing strategy!
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September 11, 2009 at 12:32 am
Alison Hagreen
Canada has long been seen as a country of compassion and inclusion. It is appalling that we consent to having our fellow citizens live with no opportunity to fulfill this basic human need. Shame on us for allowing this to be a fact of life for so many!
September 10, 2009 at 7:28 am
Anita Romaniuk
Again and again and again.
September 10, 2009 at 2:33 am
Deb Simmie
The only acceptable figure for homelessness in a country as resource rich as Canada is 0. In British Columbia, where boasts to the world hail “The Best Place on Earth” the numbers of absolute and at risk of homelessness is unconsionable. Housing is a right, not a privilege. There’s No Place Like Home.
September 10, 2009 at 2:06 am
Kathleen Walker
Homelessness in Guatamala is tragic. Homelessness in the Canadian climate is a crime against humanity.
September 10, 2009 at 12:43 am
Caroline Wandell
I fully support a national, affordable housing strategy that would end the mounting homeless problem that is currently occurring in many Canadian cities.
September 9, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Irene Jakse
I am embarrassed to live in a country that does not place a high value on ensuring that everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. We need to ensure that we elect politicians who will make a National Housing Strategy a priority.
September 9, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Sandy Burpee, Chair Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group
I support a national, affordable housing strategy.
September 9, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Tony Bosnjak
Coordinator for the Tri City Extreme Weather Shelter, member of the Tri City Homelessness Task Group, Certified Public Health Inspector (Canada)
September 8, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Seraina Keusch
I fully support a national affordable housing plan for Canada and for BC.
September 8, 2009 at 7:54 pm
James Pratt
Yes, this is long overdue.
September 7, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Karen Greenland
There are certain quality of life issues that we, as a country, should take responsibility for championing. I believe affordable housing is one of these issues.
September 6, 2009 at 1:37 am
Pat Dewhirst
I remain interested in effective strategies to END homelessness.
September 5, 2009 at 7:48 pm
sharon sargent
Every Canadian citizen has a right to safe and affordable shelter. I support a national housing plan for Canada and for B.C.
September 5, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Carol Metz Murray
A national affordable housing strategy for Canada is required as one step in ending /solving homelessness and another step in assisting those in or near poverty. It makes sense .. solving social issues impacts positively on the economy.
September 5, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Marilyn Craig Tri-Cities Housing Coalition
Canadians need secure housing.
September 5, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Selina Robinson
Hubert Humphrey once said “The moral test of a government is how it treats those who are at the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the aged; and those who are in the shadow of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.” A national affordable housing strategy is a step in the right direction.
September 5, 2009 at 7:36 am
Colin Tisshaw
The frustrating political Balkanization of Canada, with our jurisdictional and territorial squabbles, reflect a woefully inadequate constitutional structure that is singularly ill suited for the 21st century.
September 2, 2009 at 4:00 am
alison emond
I fully support a national affordable housng plan for Canada and for B.C. Housing is a right under the UN Convention of Child Rights.We have too many homeless youth in Canada and B.C. that do not have safe, affordable housing.We need to deal with this now or our future generations and country will be in drastic peril.
September 1, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Donna Stewart
It is disgraceful that we, in such a rich country, do not require our governments to provide for ALL the people who need housing.
Homelessness is government policy.