Canadians understand the need for a
SHELTER FROM THE STORM
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Is Housing Optional?
The National Housing Strategy Act (NHSA)[link] says it's a fundamental human right, yet there are currently 250,000 Canadians[source] (and increasing) still experiencing homelessness each year, despite the excesses of our ever-wealthier, supposedly-idyllic socialist nation.
We believe that even one person is too many.
The approach taken by Finland[source] has proven incredibly successful: give homes to those who need them, unconditionally. It's so simple, yet years of data shows it works.
And Climate Change Too
To make a bad situation worse, climate change is predicted to make hots hotter, wets wetter, colds colder, and winds stronger. That means it'll be even more important for every Canadian to have reliable access to shelter during the highly unpredictable weather to come that we Canadians seem to love talking about.
One Pay Away
As climate change-driven inflation continues to push up the cost of living, millions more Canadians will find themselves stretched financially[source] - many unaware they are only 'one pay away' from experiencing homeless themselves.
Relatively speaking, 99.9% of us are just 'one pay away'[source] [source]. For many Canadians, all that separates us from experiencing homelessness is one large unexpected expense or suddenly losing your job in the increasingly common mass layoffs...
Education to Escape Poverty
Education is the single most powerful tool individuals have to improve their own financial situation. Most Canadian universities and many colleges are already mostly-subsidized, so why not take the last few steps and make it entirely free?
As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to chip away at jobs for humans, Canadians will increasingly need advanced degrees and trade certifications to get the jobs of the future - or they many find themselves unemployable in a world of exploding inflation and unaffordable rent...