This presentation discusses "In from the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness", a report from the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology that offers 72 practical recommendations to “go beyond the ‘path dependency’ paralysis that has typified federal and provincial policy under governments of all affiliations for decades.” Senator Art Eggleton www.wellesleyinstitute.com Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWI

1. It’s time to bring Canadians in from the margins A Wellesley Institute webinar with Senator Art Eggleton January 15, 2010 The Hon. Art Eggleton, P.C. Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

3. Welcome byRick Blickstead, Wellesley Institute

4. In from the Margins, A conversation with Senator Art Eggleton

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9. The Wellesley Institute advances urban health through rigorous research, pragmatic policy solutions, social innovation, and community action.

10. “We have seen homelessness and poverty become increasingly worse as Canada has become increasingly richer.” Bruce Porter, Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation Even when people get all possible income and social supports, they are still in poverty At their worst, existing policies and programs trap people in poverty Poverty, housing, homelessness January 15, 2010 5

12. Feedback Loop: Aboriginal people, single parents (usually women), people with disabilities, and immigrants most affected Poverty: Complex issue January 15, 2010 6

13. “It costs $48,000 a year to leave someone on the street. It costs $28,000 a year to house them. That argument has been around a long time. It does not seem to make any difference.” Kim Kerr, Executive Director, Downtown Eastside Residents Association Health-care , policing, education costs Diminished economic and social progress But… It’s not just about spending more, it’s about spending smarter Poverty: Costly issue January 15, 2010 7

14. The “policy orphan” – avoided by federal government and private sector Cost of homelessness – national price tag is up to $6 billion a year Income poverty – having a good job is no longer guarantees a good home Focus on Housing January 15, 2010 8

15. Let’s evaluate a few promising practices, starting with the big ones Before we get started, let’s do a quick poll using the poll buttons (on the right) January 15, 2010 How is Canada doing? 9

17. Increase fundingRecommended 10

19. Increase fundingRecommended January 15, 2010 11

22. Create accountabilityRecommended January 15, 2010 13

24. Include portable housing allowancesRecommended January 15, 2010 14

26. Expedite processRecommended January 15, 2010 15

28. Subsidies to off-reserve non-profit Aboriginal housing providers

29. Create an Aboriginal working groupRecommended January 15, 2010 16

32. Current federal programs areInsufficient Inadequate Without any long-term commitment No coherent national policy January 15, 2010 18

33. WANTED National housing and homelessness strategy January 15, 2010

34. Released in December 2009 Debate in Senate delayed to early March Adoption is expected because the committee is bi-partisan (assuming no election) Government will have 150 days to respond Parliament is suspended!Where is the Report now? January 15, 2010 20

36. Use the Recommendation Guide to the Report

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38. Tell us the issues that are most crucial in your communityJanuary 15, 2010 21

39. Questions and Comments January 15, 2010