Structural Oppressions

historically government only provided welfare to who?

those morally deserving (poor/deserted women

• Has since expanded but still require proof of financial and
  moral worthiness

Welfare recipients are still judged based on: (4)

• Cleanliness of their home

• How they dress and act

• Who visits them

• Their children's school performance

what is the CAP?

The Child Assistance Plan (CAP), established in 1966 was
replaced with the Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST)
in 1996

what did CAP do?

CAP = federal eligibility based on poverty (based on
financial need, not moral character)

what is CHST (1996)

gave provinces power to approve/reject applicants, leading to more discrimination.

which group is affected alot by welfare?

Single mothers

what do single mothers face? (4)

• Welfare cuts → suicide, starvation, staying in abusive homes

• High rent and utility shut-offs

• Lack of childcare → limits job access

• Coerced into sex-for-rent

• Expected to provide obtain work, attend programs and provide fulltime care for children

how often to single mothers spend on welfare compared to ppl with no children

Single mothers spend 3x the amount of time on welfare than single
employable person

what must single mothers provide in order to get welfare

Single mothers must provide documentation (birth certificates, bank
statements, etc.) which is more difficult for immigrant women and
Indigenous women

what is homelessness?

the situation of an individual or family without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, mean and ability of acquiring it.

what does unsheltered mean?

absolutely homeless

Emergency Sheltered

using overnight shelters.

Provisionally Accommodated

couch-surfing, transitional housing, or staying in short-term accommodations

At Risk of Homelessnes meaning

barely affording rent, one emergency away from being unhoused.

which groups face homelessness the most? (2)

• ndigenous women, women of colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ youth (especially trans youth) are most at risk.

• Causes: lack of affordable housing, poverty, mental health/addiction issues, and violence.

Winnipeg Context (4)

• Largest urban Indigenous population in Canada.

• Most at risk for homelessness.

• Cold winters + high rates of gang violence and homicide.

• 2018 Street Census: 60% of Winnipeg’s homeless population is Indigenous.

main cause of homelessness

Main Causes include lack of affordable housing,
increased poverty, insufficient mental health and
addiction services and social factors (abuse/violence)