These are a list of publications that the Social Planning Council has been involved in. If you have questions about publications that date back further than the reports shown here please contact us at info@spcw.mb.ca or by phone at (204) 943-2561 ext 1229.
Finally a National Housing Strategy
An analysis of the plan and the potential, if we work together
With this analysis, the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg and the Right to Housing Coalition examines exactly what the federal government is offering and how we in Manitoba can best capitalize on the plan. The federal government stepped out of housing and left it all to provincial and territorial governments decades ago. “The result has been a patchwork approach with very mixed results” according to Kate Kehler, executive director of the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg.
“This is a time to recognize and capitalize on what the federal government is offering. We want to urge the provincial government to match the resources on offer in order to fulfill what should be every Canadian resident’s right to safe and affordable housing” report author Josh Brandon.
The provincial budget will be presented on Monday, March 12th. “Our supporters are calling on the Manitoba government to release the long awaited provincial housing strategy alongside Budget 2018. We will be watching for the budget to invest in that housing strategy, demonstrating that this government is prepared to leverage as many dollars as it can to support people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness across Manitoba,” Kirsten Bernas, spokesperson for the Right to Housing Coalition.
“At Right to Housing, we have been asking for a National Housing Strategy for over a decade. Now that Ottawa is responding, it is important that we get the details right so that we meet the needs of low income people in Manitoba who need housing,” said Clark Brownlee, founding member of Right to Housing.
You can download the full report here:
Finally a National Housing Strategy PDF
To comment on the National Housing strategy before the provincial budget Get Your Letters to the Minister in!
We are asking all of our supporters to send a letter to the Province before March 12, 2018 to demonstrate that housing is a priority for Manitobans.
Please feel free to use our template with your own letterhead. Send your letter to The Minister of Finance minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca.
Be sure to cc the Premier andthe Minister of Families:
premier@leg.gov.mb.ca and minfs@leg.gov.mb.ca
And BCC us! coordinator@righttohousing.ca.
The budget is fast approaching so please send your letter as soon as possible.
OurWinnipeg Consultation Report
The City of Winnipeg is currently reviewing and updating OurWinnipeg, the City’s long range plan that provides a vision and policies that influence the delivery of City services, how we get around the city, and decisions about how the city grows. As … Continue reading →
What does an actual housing allowance look like?
by Josh Brandon, Jesse Hajer and Michael Mendolson for the Caledon Institute of Social Policy 2017 “In 2015, Manitoba pioneered a brand-new type of housing program in Canada, called Rent Assist.” This excellent report examines the effectiveness of this program … Continue reading →
The Measures We Use: Indicators of Poverty in Manitoba
Review of AllAboard 2015-2016 Annual Report. By Josh Brandon 2016 To tackle poverty, the Province requires a comprehensive approach, including targets and timelines for implementing measurable goals of poverty reduction, according to a report by the Social Planning Council of … Continue reading →
Building a Community Asset
The Ongoing Need for Social Housing in Manitoba By Josh Brandon 2016 “Without housing, none of us can survive, let alone thrive. Housing is the single largest expense for low income families. When families have good homes, success in employment, … Continue reading →
Here and Now
The Winnipeg Plan to End Youth Homelessness 2016 The Winnipeg Plan to End Youth Homelessness will be a guide on what is needed in Winnipeg, based on community consensus and the voices of youth. It will be used by community … Continue reading →
Overview of Current Canadian Affordable Transit Pass Programs: Summary and Recommendations for the City of Winnipeg
by Markus Beveridge – Practicum Student 2016 Accessible and affordable transportation for low-income individuals and families has been demonstrated to create economic and social benefits for not only those experiencing low income, but for society as a whole. AffordableTransitReport-SPCW-2016 AffordableTransitBrief-SPCW-2016 … Continue reading →
Winnipeg Street Census 2015
The Winnipeg Street Census is a large-scale, community-based research project that gathers information about the extent and nature of homelessness in Winnipeg at a point in time. The information collected will be used to improve decision making for funders, governments, and … Continue reading →
Towards Equity in Education Report
2016 The 2015 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty states that 1 in 3 (29%) of Manitoba’s children live in challenging socioeconomic circumstances (Campaign 2000, 2015). Schools and school systems are just one part of a broader social support … Continue reading →
Systems Pathways into Youth Homelessness
In Winnipeg, community-based youth serving agencies have raised serious concerns about young people who are becoming homeless due to numerous systems-based issues that are beyond the control of the youth themselves and the agencies supporting them. Researchers and policy experts across Canada have … Continue reading →
Centennial Neighbourhood Housing Plan
A neighbourhood housing plan is a way for residents to come together to create a vision for housing in their neighbourhood, then agree on the goals and action steps to move towards the vision. The Centennial Community Improvement Association engaged … Continue reading →