Reducing Homelessness in Winnipeg
Winnipeg can learn from Finland's "Housing First" success to reduce homelessness through collaboration, compassion, and economic balance.
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg has nearly doubled since 2022, from 1,256 people to 2,469, according to End Homelessness Winnipeg, which is "the highest number in the 10-year history of the Winnipeg Street Census."
While governments are making sincere efforts to address the issue, the data indicate that there is still much work to be done, as evident from the visible rise in tent encampments across the city.
Author's summary: Winnipeg can reduce homelessness by learning from others.