Perceptions Of Homelessness In Canada. GCI Group November, 2005

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1 Perceptions Of Homelessness In Canada GCI Group November, 2005

2 Background & Methodology 1435 Canadians, from POLLARA s on-line panel, conducted the on-line survey from November 11th to the 15th, Respondents were asked four questions regarding homelessness in Canada in addition to questions concerning their age, household income, and region of residence. Data collected from panel members is weighted to geographically represent all Canadians and the results have a margin of error of ±2.59%, 19 times out of 20. 2

3 Almost two-thirds (63%) of Canadians feel homelessness has increased over the past three years. Canadians living in British Columbia are the mostly likely to feel that homelessness in Canada has increased over the past three years (77%). As household income levels increase, Canadians are less likely to feel that homelessness has decreased (from 44% among Canadians who earn a household income less than $25,000 to 35% among Canadians who earn a household income of $75,000 or more). The highest proportion of Canadians who feel that homelessness is increasing are 65 years or older (81%), while only 47% of those between 18 to 24 years old feel the same. Decreasing 35% Increasing 63% No Change 2% Q: Do you feel that over the past three years homelessness in Canada is: (n=1435, November 2005) 3

4 Half (52%) of Canadians agree that the high cost of housing is contributing to more people being homeless. Respondents from the Atlantic provinces are the most likely to agree that the high cost of housing is contributing to more homelessness in Canada (56%). Canadians who earn a household income between $25,000 and $50,000 are the most likely to agree that the high cost of housing is contributing to an increase in homeless people (73%). Canadians between 55 and 64 years of age are the most likely to agree that the high cost of housing is contributing to more people being homeless (73%). Total : 36% 8% 15% Total : 52% 28% Neutral 12% 37% Q: The high cost of housing in Canada is contributing to more people being homeless. (n=1435, November 2005) 4

5 The vast majority of Canadians (81%) believe the number of homeless people can be reduced. Respondents from Ontario are the most likely to agree that it is possible to reduce homelessness in Canada (85%). Canadians who earn a household income between $50,000 and $75,000 are the most likely to agree that it is possible to reduce the number of homeless people (90%) while those who earn a household income of less than $25,000 are the most likely to disagree (33%). Canadians 65 years and older are the most likely to agree that it is possible to reduce homelessness (89%), while those between 25 and 44 years old are the most likely to disagree (17%). Total : 11% 49% 9% Neutral 8% 2% 32% Total : 81% Q: It is possible to reduce the number of homeless people in Canada. (n=1435, November 2005) 5

6 Three-in-ten (30%) Canadians believe municipal governments have made the most significant contribution toward reducing homelessness in Canada, most are unsure. Respondents who live in Newfoundland and Labrador are the most likely to mention the Federal Government (32%), respondents from British Columbia are the most likely to mention Provincial Governments (28%), while respondents from Ontario and Alberta are the most like to mention Municipal Governments (37% and 35%, respectively). Just under half (47%) of Canadians who earn a household income of less than $25,000 believe Municipal Governments have made the the most significant contribution to reducing homelessness. Only 16% of Canadians 65 years of age or older do not know which level of government makes the most significant contribution to reducing homelessness, just under half (47%) of the same age group believes the Federal Government makes the most significant contribution. Don't Know 37% Municipal 30% Provincial Federal 17% 16% Q: Which level of government has made the most significant contribution towards reducing homelessness in Canada? (n=1435, November 2005) 6

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