35% of Canadians either have either experienced homelessness themselves or know someone who has. (Hughes,2024)
There are multiple typologies of homelessness.
Unsheltered
Emergency Sheltered
Provisionally Accommodated
At risk of homelessness
Within the 2024 service-based count for Eastern Nova Scotia Cape Breton County is noted to have the highest homeless population in the Eastern Nova Scotia Region
Major barriers to housing are High rents despite receiving social assistance
Youth Homelessness
In Montreal, organizations supporting youth encounter two primary groups seeking assistance. Firstly, there are young individuals utilizing transitional services or residing in supervised housing. Secondly, a less visible population, termed the "hidden homeless," consists of youth who are couch surfing or in temporary arrangements with relatives. Recognizing these distinct categories of housing instability is crucial for targeted interventions and support on youth-focused websites.
In the year 2024 the service-based count states that 24 youth between the ages of 16 and 18 were homeless
How can we prevent youth homelessness