Basics
What is homelessness?
Not having a home.
What is human dignity?
Basic respect every person deserves.
What type of right is housing according to the Church?
Human right
What is the main Canadian document that protects rights?
Charter
What is the solution where people are given housing first?
Housing First
How many people in Toronto are homeless (roughly)?
10,000+
What is collective responsibility?
Is homelessness a personal or system problem?
What bible verse tals about helping "the least of these"?
Matthew 25:40
What is the 2019 law that says housing is a human right?
National Housing Strategy Act
What is housing that is cheaper for people called?
Affordable housing
What is a shelter?
Place homeless people go to sleep indoors.
What is common good?
Everyone should have basic needs.
What is the name of the document written by Pope Francis about caring for the poor?
Laudato Si’
What are the tents that cities remove called?
Encampments
What is the tax on empty homes called?
Vacancy tax
Who are youth?
Group growing fastest in homelessness.
What is inequality?
When poor people are affected more.
What is the idea that goods should be shared with everyone called?
Universal destination of goods
What is the reason laws about housing are still weak?
Enforcement
What are groups that help homeless people called?
Shelters / charities
What is Hamilton?
City where homelessness increased ~50%.
What is the main thing people are debating as a right?
Housing
What is it called when people keep too much while others suffer?
Injustice
What level of government creates by-laws?
Municipal
Who needs to help solve homelessness?
Everyone (government, community, individuals)