POLICY FIX
A blog for progressive Canadians by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba Office
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Homelessness: Moving towards real solutions
PDF version by Kirsten Bernas [Ed. Note: In this Fast Facts, Kirsten presents a do-able strategy for improving the lives of those living on EIA in Manitoba. This strategy has the support of 115 Manitoba organizations.] This week, as …
There’s No Place Like Home: Housing in Manitoba
Housing is an important issue here in Manitoba. Watch and share our short video to learn why housing is important, what housing challenges many Manitobans face, and what should be done about it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yxp0Xdkko]
A Rising Tide of Housing: St. John’s, NL
PDF version by Sarah Cooper Although the City of St. John’s, NL, has experienced a recent economic upswing, it has found that a rising tide does not lift all boats. More and more, vulnerable people in St. John’s …
Celebrating Social Housing!
On Friday, May 25, there will be a Celebration of Social Housing at Lord Selkirk Park. Everyone is welcome, so please spread the word! Turtle Island Recreation Centre 510 King Street May 25, 11:45am Organized by the Right …
Operating agreements for social housing: the beginning of the end?
PDF version by Carole O’Brien and Sarah Cooper Social housing plays an essential role in meeting housing needs for low-income households in Canada. One of the most pressing issues facing social housing providers is the imminent expiry of …
Winnipeg Firefighters Campaign For Fire Insurance For Low-Income Renters
by Errol Black Residential fires are commonplace in Winnipeg. Often these fires affect low-income people renting accommodations in apartment blocks or other forms of residences. Almost without exception reports on such fires include interviews with tenants who have …
You Know You’re Not Alone: Community Development in Public Housing
PDF version Full report by Sarah Cooper In Winnipeg, three out of five households living in poverty live outside the inner city. This suggests that although the problems faced by low income households in the inner city are …
Manitoba Housing Information
This compilation of stats and figures illustrates the current housing situation, particularly for lower income households, in Manitoba. Winnipeg figures are here. References are available at the bottom of the page, in case you are looking for more details. …
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