End Homelessness Now

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To whom it may concern:

"A society is judged by how it treats it's most vulnerable". These words by Mahatma Ghandi resonate around us every day.



We, the undersigned, feel that our government, both Federal and Provincial, has lost sight of this belief and has made policy that has not only failed to consider its most vulnerable, but has also victimized them. We feel that gross human rights violations have been commited against ourselves, our neighbours and our fellow citizens on an ongoing basis.



Human Rights violations include, but are not limited to, discrimination baced on race, gender, age, disability and source of income. These individuals constitute an ever-growing segment of our population and are made up of men, women, children, families, Native peoples, those struggling with mental health/addiction barriers, physical disabilities and a range of other barriers. They are robbed of their voice, their self-respect, self-reliance and a place in society. The current policies deny them the simplest of human needs.



We, the undersigned, ask that our government begin to take immediate steps to address this growing injustice and begin to recognize these individuals as people under the law, deserving of the same supports and protections as the rest of society. We ask that our elected officials stop looking for "feel good" policies that may make for good media plays, but do nothing to assist the individuals in our society that need it most. We do not require more research, we require action.



The time is now.

45 Signatures

  • Marge Groenendyk
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Helga Metcalfe
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • the time has long passed, we need it now
  • A. Vanderheide
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • seth rose
    • Province
    • alberta
  • Steve Santini
  • Shawna May
    • Province
    • bc
    • Comments
    • I have experienced what it's like to be a low income single parent , trying to get back on my feet, in a social system which discriminates and leaves you feeling humiliated and worthless when you reach out for help.There needs to be changes made now!!
  • Kathy Cunnigham
    • Province
    • AB
  • Liz McDougall
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • Homelessness is unacceptable in our country!
  • David Khan
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • Something must be done about this NOW. We don't want to have to force you Mr. Harper. Thanks.
  • Tracy Beatch
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Jen Silverhorse
    • Province
    • AB
    • Comments
    • we need to stop talking and start doing something about it.
  • Andre Prefontaine
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Tasha Brown
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • I hope this Petition get's read and not just put on the shelf...
  • Kerri Renaud
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Richelle Wilson
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • I don't agree with all that the letter says, however I completely unequivocally support ending homelessness NOW!
  • Jacqlyn Blattner
    • Province
    • Saskatchewan
    • Comments
    • The time is now for our Government to act ACCORDINGLY& heal their own people in this COUNTRY we call CANADA
  • Emily Paradis
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • An adequate standard of living including adequate housing is a human right in many international covenants Canada has signed. We need policies and programs that favour those at the bottom end of the income scale, not those at the top.
  • Melissa Fong
    • Province
    • BC/ON
    • Comments
    • В
  • Penny Irons
    • Province
    • bc
    • Comments
    • More Prevention Services for Women and Children
  • TANYA RUSSELL
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • Nadine Downey
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • How could some be warm and healthy and others are not. We all are human beings and no one should suffer just because of who they are in life.
  • Soheila Pashang
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • В
  • Mai Ngo
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • В
  • Patricia Diaz
    • Province
    • ON
    • Comments
    • Do the right thing!
  • Sherry Bardy
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • John Fraser
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • Ruth Wilson
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • Nichola Williams
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • Jennifer
    • Province
    • Ontario
  • Nalwanga
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • we need affordable housing
  • Amanda Loates
    • Province
    • Alberta (Calgary)
    • Comments
    • We are people, we are members of society and we deserve the safety and security of a home, please.
  • Clayton Buck
    • Province
    • Alberta
    • Comments
    • CC: Lee Richardson, MP
  • Gayle Rutherford
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Dianna Dawn Landry
    • Province
    • BC
    • Comments
    • if u give them homes, they won't be homeless
  • Michelle Day
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Jennifer Armstrong
    • Province
    • Calgary
  • cheryle snache
    • Province
    • ont.
  • Tyronne Brown
    • Province
    • BC
    • Comments
    • Think how this will affect our children!
  • Jericho
    • Province
    • Ontario
    • Comments
    • We need programs like the Ontario Housing Benefit that is being proposed by the Daily Bread Food Bank as a way to reduce poverty in Ontario! Please support the Housign Benefit Pogram!
  • buyatgiveat.com
    • Province
    • worldwide
    • Comments
    • HELP HUMINTY @ buyatgiveat.com
  • Kelly O'Brien
  • Charles-Olivier Tremblay
  • j rogers
  • Amanda Shirran
    • Province
    • Alberta
  • Patricia