Archive - May 30, 2010

Homeless people's human rights under Canadian Charter must address basic needs

Press releaseĀ 

Government has human rights obligation to end homelessness argues historic Charter challenge

Toronto, May 26 - Formerly and currently homeless individuals and housing advocates today launched a landmark legal challenge, asking the Superior Court of Ontario for a declaration that Canada and Ontario have violated their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by creating and maintaining conditions that lead to and sustain homelessness and inadequate housing.