Make Poverty History Manitoba

This op-ed was first published by the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2022. Next council must focus on real poverty solutions Homelessness in Winnipeg has become more visible during the pandemic. Less visible are the thousands of Winnipeggers living in poverty who have a roof over their heads. Almost half are working or looking for work, but their income is not sufficient to cover their basic ...

This article was first published by the Winnipeg Free Press on Thursday October 20, 2022.  The Oct. 7 Free Press editorial (“Make prudent use of sudden financial windfall”) described a far more optimistic financial situation than the Manitoba government previously projected. This, they say, provides the province with greater “fiscal flexibility” to attend to urgent issues. The increasing shortage ...

Transit-oriented development, which maximizes the amount of housing, recreation, and business space near public transport, is one way cities around the world are building more healthy and sustainable communities. Shorter distances between different places in a city encourages people to drive less, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Building affordable housing in well-connected, accessible ...

The Housing First approach is based on the belief that everyone deserves safe housing. Reliable access to housing, combined with access to health services, employment skills, and supportive communities, are overwhelmingly successful in helping people stay housed, reduce substance use, and have better overall health. Homeless Hub, the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, has published an article ...