Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
How does homelessness affect senior women?
In 2013, The OECD reported that Canada has a low old-age poverty rate compared to other OECD countries—7.2%—but it is rising while other countries’ are decreasing. Furthermore, seniors in Canada must rely on their own capital, including private pensions, for 42% of their post-retirement income.
2018
Themes:
What are the pathways to homelessness in old age?
A discussion on the pathways into older homelessness in Canada.
2015
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."