Homelessness programs need more funding: advocates

Homeless advocates say it’s a mistake for the federal government to cut funding to the Federal Homelessness Partnership Strategy.

According to CTV, on Thursday, roughly 100 protestors were outside a federal building demanding more investments for programs that fight homelessness.

They are upset and concerned over the government’s plans to reduce funding to programs by 10 percent over the next five years and that the remaining budget will be spent on housing.

They say other areas like the economic crisis, mental health problems and drug addiction are being neglected.

Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney says that the Harper Government is focusing on housing because it sees the most effective way to combat homelessness is by providing homes.