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James Hughes is president and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal...Quebec's largest organization serving people who are experiencing homelessness. He edited and contributed to a book called, "Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention.
He is in Halifax for a symposium on about housing issues.
This conversation starts on the explosion in homelessness in Canada - James tracks it to the years since 2020, and says it is beginning to define the urban spaces in this country.
We also delve into some 'Eviction Prevention' strategies.
Dr Christopher McMaster is a co-author on this research. He's a professor of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University, and scientific director of the Institute of Genetics, at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. He speaks with guest host Preston Mulligan.
Published 11/28/24
Jeff Douglas speaks with the Spinbusters about the Nova Scotia provincial election results. Michelle Coffin teaches political science at CBU. Chris Lydon is President at m5 Public Affairs. Barbara Emodi taught communications at Mount St Vincent University, and writes books, and a substack.
Published 11/27/24