Justine Stewart

Recent changes to Manitoba’s Child and Family Services (CFS) Act aim to keep more children with their families and reduce reliance on the child welfare system. Four new agreement types—family support, kinship care, customary care, and voluntary care—have been introduced to give CFS agencies additional options for involving parents in planning while maintaining their guardianship. […]

In Greater Sudbury, approximately 500 people are experiencing homelessness, as revealed by a recent point-in-time count conducted on October 8-9, required for the federal Reaching Home funding. This marks a significant increase from the 399 individuals identified in a similar count in October 2021. Cindy Junkala, Sudbury’s coordinator of shelters and homelessness, noted that the

Construction is underway for three new three-bedroom duplexes in Rankin Inlet, built by 16 Nunavut Arctic College trades students as part of a pilot project. The students are gaining hands-on experience in framing, sanding, and hammering, with the project expected to be completed by summer 2025 when they graduate. This initiative is a collaboration between

The United Way Simcoe Muskoka is allocating over $3.5 million through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy to tackle the housing crisis, particularly for those at risk of homelessness in rural and remote communities across Ontario. Brian Shelley, Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer, emphasized the need for innovative programs to help over 200,000 Canadians who experience

A significant affordable housing development is nearing completion in Goderich, Huron County, representing a $13 million investment for 40 units aimed at low-income tenants. This project is central to Huron County’s homelessness prevention plan, which involves over $20 million allocated for nearly 70 new affordable housing apartments across the region. Last year, nearly 50 households

The Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP), launched in August as part of the Nunavut 3000 initiative, marks a significant shift from the original Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP). NHAP offers a $250,000 forgivable loan over ten years for purchasing materials to build a home, whereas the original HAP provided materials for free and allowed homeowners to

Kristen Whitehead’s journey to regain stability has been challenging. After becoming addicted to crystal meth in 2018, she lost her home and her seven children were placed in family care. For two years, she experienced “hidden homelessness,” moving from one relative’s couch to another, feeling disconnected and without a permanent place. However, after achieving sobriety

Newfoundland and Labrador is stepping up to provide educational support funding for children with exceptionalities impacted by delays in a federally funded program known as Jordan’s Principle. Gerry Byrne, the Liberal MHA for Corner Brook, announced that the province would allocate millions to assist families facing funding cutbacks until the end of the calendar year.

The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Outreach and Housing Services Program has successfully housed over 100 individuals in the past eight months, including a participant named Shadow, who was previously homeless for nearly four years. Shadow expressed joy at receiving a two-bedroom apartment for her and her seven-year-old son, marking a significant turning point in

Calgary police have dismantled a complex underground tunnel and encampment near the Stampede grounds, citing health and safety concerns. Sgt. Kristian Thorpe of the community engagement response team described the structure as “incredibly elaborate” and dangerous for both its inhabitants and the surrounding community. The encampment was located in the 3200 block of 25th Avenue