[Azure]

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Through the renewed Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Canada's new Housing First approach will help stabilize the lives of chronically homeless individuals by directly moving them into permanent housing, the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), told the first National Conference on Ending Homelessness.

"Our government is committed to helping vulnerable Canadians through Housing First, a proven evidence-based model that will deliver better results for those in need," said Minister of State Bergen. "Real solutions to homelessness are best achieved when we partner with community organizations and Housing First has the flexibility to help us meet our shared goals. Together, we can empower those in need to lift themselves out of poverty and lead successful lives."

.....

Since the launch of the HPS in April 2007, thousands of homeless individuals have secured stable housing, found jobs, returned to school and become participating members of Canadian society. Moving forward, the federal government will continue to support communities in developing local solutions to homelessness and help them to capitalize on the effectiveness of Housing First.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1250...e-homelessness

I seem to remember this program being on the verge of running out. Good to see they kept on with it. Funny that they've been doing it for years and it has been working but people are not even aware of it.