Housing Minister Gregor Robertson’s department transferred millions out of a program to aid homeless veterans after claiming it couldn’t find any ex-military in need. The transfer was done confidentially since it was “likely to generate negative stakeholder reactions,” said an Access To Information memo.
Among people experiencing homelessness, veterans represent a distinct group of individuals with unique needs and challenges. Veterans are two to three times more likely to experience homelessness compared to the general population and are disproportionately represented among individuals experiencing homelessness. The estimated number of unhoused veterans across Canada varies greatly from 2,400 to over 10,000. While this issue is not unique to Canada, countries like the US have made significantly more progress in reducing the number of veterans experiencing homelessness.
How are hard were you looking, Gregor?
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