Homelessness

Geographic Level: City

Province: QC

City: Repentigny

This forum explores policies and programs aimed at addressing homelessness in Canada, focusing on solutions that reflect the diverse needs of communities and the urgent need for systemic change. It matters to Canadians as homelessness impacts public health, safety, and social cohesion across the country.

Topics

Indigenous and Rural Perspectives (10 discussions)
Because the face of homelessness changes with every community—and the answers must be as diverse as the people themselves.
Lived Experience and Personal Stories (10 discussions)
Because behind every statistic is a real person—and every story can spark change.
Policy, Funding, and Systemic Change (10 discussions)
Because real progress on homelessness takes more than goodwill—it takes smart policy, sustained investment, and the courage to rethink our systems.
Prevention and Early Intervention (10 discussions)
Because the best way to end homelessness is to stop it before it starts.
Youth Homelessness (10 discussions)
Because every young person deserves more than just a place to sleep—they deserve safety, belonging, and a future.
Emergency Services and Immediate Support (10 discussions)
Because when someone loses their home, immediate help can mean the difference between crisis and hope.
Affordable and Supportive Housing (10 discussions)
Because a safe, stable home is the first step out of homelessness—and everyone deserves that foundation.
Health, Mental Health, and Addiction (10 discussions)
Because ending homelessness means treating health as a human right—mental, physical, and everything in between.
Employment, Education, and Life Skills (10 discussions)
Because building a path out of homelessness means more than just finding a home—it’s about gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive.
Community Engagement and Solutions (10 discussions)
Because ending homelessness takes all of us—working together, listening, and building real change from the ground up.