On The Way Home

This week on the podcast, we talk to Stephanie and Promise from the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness about their new podcast, “Prevention Matters.”  We chat about how it came about, what its focus is, and what their hopes are for the future of the podcast.

Ross Perry from CHX Technologies joins us to talk about a revolutionary new dental treatment called “Prevora”. Its easy to apply, deeply affordable and is a perfect solution to supporting our most vulnerable with their dental care and overall health. You won’t want to miss this one

This week we talk to Trina Prince, about their work in advocating for trans, two-spirit, queer, and disabled individuals, how their lived experience has influenced the way they approach their work. As well, we chat about the steps forward and the steps back society has taken with trans rights and what has to change moving forward. This is a must listen

This week, we chat with Cheryll Case, founder and Executive Director at CP Planning. Cheryll and I discuss how she made the courageous decision to found CP Planning right out of university, the challenges we face with the ongoing housing crisis, her ideas on how we move forward, and what the future looks like moving forward

While we must continue to talk about the development of affordable housing, the discussion around guaranteed income has never been more important. This week I’m joined by Sheila Regehr, Tracy Smith-Carrier, and Joshua Smee to discuss all things BIG or Basic Guaranteed Income. We talk about what it really is, how it would differ from what’s currently in place, the pushback against it in some corners, and why now more than ever. It’s an important discussion with a great panel of experts you won’t want to miss

This week we are joined by Professor Jayne Malenfant from McGill University whose focus is on the educational experiences of young people and adults experiencing homelessness. As a lived expert themselves, we talk about how their lived experiences have shaped and influenced their research, 2SLGBTQ+ youth and homelessness, and why we need to prioritize our focus on the prevention of homelessness moving forward.

This week on the pod, we are joined by Mark Kennedy, CEO at Everbloom Homes, and Aleeya Velji, CEO of Enfin Impact, about their new CMHC funded solutions lab, Everbloom Homes Community Interest Company, a unique and innovative community housing business model with a mission to seed sustainable, inclusive growth for Canada’s housing market. You won’t want to miss it

This week on the pod, we are joined by an amazing panel of 4 from Habitat Canada, CREA, CHRA, and CAEH to talk about the just released “Housing Canada: A Sovereign Plan to Protect Canadians and Build a Resilient Housing System.” We talk about how it all came together, what the key recommendations are, how it’s been received so far, the hopes for the plan moving forward, and much more! You’ll want to take a listen!