what is happening
Homeless people
The most basic reason for a person sleeping *outside*.
homelessness
What is poverty
not meeting basic needs, like clean food, water, or shelter.
or low income-cut offs./little or no money.
Perspective of Unhoused People
- Lack of housing
- probably horrible experiences with winter weather
These people in BC rely on temporary shelters during winter because they dont have permanent homes.
unhoused people (or homeless people)?
what
freezing weather/homeless people going in shelters
This is a severe, potentially fatal medical condition, a primary concern when wet or freezing weather sets in.
- hypothermia
- frostbite
Government responsibilities? (specifically tying into poverty/homelessness)
- giving shelter
- income support programs
- food donations
Community Perspective (Residents, Businesses)
- Concerns about safety
- Worries about increased homelessness in the area..
- Support or complaints about shelter locations
By opening temporary shelters, this group is showing they are taking action to help people survive the cold.
government of BC
where
Grand forks / Trail
The reason shelters often see an lots of new guests when the weather turns?
homeless people, about to freeze to death.
What is taxation?
is the practice of collecting taxes (money!!) from citizens based on their earnings and property
Social Services / Non-profit Perspectives
- need for more support
- challenges of helping unhoused people
- budget concerns
Even with shelters, people in BC still need this kind of housing that they can live in all year like not just temporarily.
permanent housing
how
Fall is freezing, weather is beginning to be cold.
why do they matter..
because they are humans, imagine not having a place to go and its freezing?
What is the right to safety/life?
Right to Life: not making government make death penalties, because that violates the right to life.
Liberty: having the right to make your own choices without government stopping you.
Government Perspective
- Efforts to support homeless communities
- focusing on safety, funding.
Many of the temporary shelters are run by these *groups*, highlighting that government action isn’t enough.
community organizations or non-profits
when
November 1, to march 31 or April 30 2026
What is reducing major hospital visits and avoiding long-term health problems for homeless people?
shelters.
why is this happening (why is the climate colder in canada?)
due to its high latitude, which means less direct sunlight and longer, colder winters in canada.
reason why job interviewers reject homeless people
because they look broke.
The opening of temporary shelters focuses the danger made by this problem to people living outside in BC.
cold and bad winter weather