Cost of Living
What is the current minimum wage in Manitoba? (as of April 1st 2023)
$14.15
Number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg (2021)
1,256
TRUE OR FALSE. Can education level affect access to housing?
True
What is the main resource for access to housing in Manitoba?
Manitoba Housing Authority
What is the monthly cost of living in Winnipeg? (NOT including rent)
$1,221
What is the percent of homeless individuals in Winnipeg identifying as Indigenous?
80%
TRUE OR FALSE. Does housing affect access to health services?
True
What level of prevention can we consider adequate housing?
Primordial prevention (risk factor reduction)
What is the average cost of rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in downtown Winnipeg?
$1,030/month
Average length of time a person spends being homeless?
10-19 years
What is the main social determinant of health that affects housing accessibility?
Income
Who is the downtown Winnipeg MLA?
Lisa Naylor (NDP)
What percentage of a household monthly income should affordable housing cost?
Less than 30%
Percentage of homeless individuals in Winnipeg identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+
18.5%
Name the determinant of health that is most directly related to housing
Physical environment (housing)
What was our chosen method of including the community in decision making?
Community round tables
What is the monthly (tax free) income on EIA disability?
$1093
Approximately how many family and individual visits to food banks are there province wide in a year?
65,000
Name two groups we have mentioned who may be experiencing homelessness due to difficulties finding social inclusion
2SLGBTQIA+ and Indigenous
What type of documentation do yo need before being able to apply for Manitoba housing?
ID
EIA documentation