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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>On November 26, 2014, the <b><i>Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH</i></b>) was formally launched.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>As noted below, </span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>the Observatory <i>takes the work of the Canadian Homelessness Research Network an important step further with an ambitious program of research that includes local, provincial and national monitoring activities, as well as original research that not only contributes to the scholarship on homelessness, but enhances the impact of research on solutions to homelessness by establishing an evidence base and knowledge mobilization strategy.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa is proud to be a Partner Organization with the COH, and looks forward to active collaboration with others across Canada, through the COH, on a number of research priority areas. We look forward to dialogue that will bring our local experience to COH partners, and that will enable us in Ottawa to learn from elsewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>For more information on the Canadian Observatory, click here: <a href="http://www.homelesshub.ca/CanadianObservatoryOnHomelessness">http://www.homelesshub.ca/CanadianObservatoryOnHomelessness</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Canadian Observatory On Homelessness<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Who are we?<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute that is committed to conducting and mobilizing research so as to contribute to solutions to homelessness. We work together as a group of researchers, service providers, policy and decision makers, people with lived experience of homelessness as well as graduate and undergraduate students from across Canada with a passion for social justice issues and a desire to solve homelessness in our communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>How did we get started?<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Back in 2005 at the first ever research conference on homelessness in Canada (York University), we consulted with those who attended and decided there was a need to address the gap between research, policy and practice. In 2008, the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN) was established. Its goal was to formally bring together researchers, governments, communities and people with lived experience of homelessness from across Canada in order to better mobilize research and increase its impact on policy and practice. In other words, this group wanted to take research about homelessness out of the ivory tower and put it into the hands of decision makers, service providers, communities, and the general public. Research can and should have an impact on solutions to homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The CHRN quickly established a national (and international) reputation for our networking and knowledge mobilization work. The Homeless Hub, the world’s largest repository of homelessness research, put us on the map!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Over the past several years, the CHRN has contributed to the Canadian dialogue and enhanced solutions to homelessness. Our MO is to take evidence-based research, present it in clear language and with practical applications and recommendations. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>In 2012, CHRN members knew that still more was needed. The group decided to establish the <b>Canadian Observatory on Homelessness </b>(COH). <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>What do we do?<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The COH takes the work of the CHRN an important step further with an ambitious program of research that includes local, provincial and national monitoring activities, as well as original research that not only contributes to the scholarship on homelessness, but enhances the impact of research on solutions to homelessness by establishing an evidence base and knowledge mobilization strategy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Some of our seminal pieces of work over the years include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The <a href="http://www.homelesshub.ca/CHRNhomelessdefinition">Canadian Definition of Homelessness</a> and typology are intended to improve understanding, measurement and responses to homelessness in Canada by providing a common ‘language’ for addressing this complex problem;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A <a href="http://homelesshub.ca/foyer">framework</a> and <a href="http://homelesshub.ca/foyer-toolkit">toolkit</a> reflecting on the possibilities of adapting and improving on the Foyer model for Canada;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The <a href="http://www.homelesshub.ca/housingfirstcanada">first book to examine how Housing First</a> has been applied in Canada;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A book comprised of the best Canadian research and policy analysis to better inform the efforts of those working to address <a href="http://www.homelesshub.ca/youthhomelessness">youth homelessness</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The <a href="http://www.homelesshub.ca/sohc2013">first extensive Canadian report card on homelessness</a>, done in partnership with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A <a href="http://homelesshub.ca/housingfirstyouth">Housing First framework</a> adapted to the needs of youth who experience, or are at risk of, homelessness;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A report that documents the <a href="http://homelesshub.ca/caniseeyourID">criminalization of homelessness</a> in Toronto by exploring the relationship between homeless persons – in particular, street youth - and law enforcement officials.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><a href="http://homelesshub.ca/solutions">Solutions-focused content</a> that highlight evidence-based interventions and initiatives that can contribute to ending homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>What are our current areas of focus?<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Exploring Effective “Systems Responses” to Homelessness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Understanding and Facilitating the Implementation of Effective Models of Housing and Support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Addressing Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Developing a Framework for Homelessness Prevention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Identifying Effective Responses to Youth Homelessness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Understanding the Legal and Justice Issues Experienced by People who are Homeless<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Measuring Progress towards Ending Homelessness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Advancing Knowledge Mobilization and Research Impact strategies in the Homelessness Sector<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>As the project evolves, Research Priority Areas may be added or removed based on changing policy/practice climates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>How can you get involved?</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> For questions about the Observatory, feel free to contact the Alliance – or the Observatory in the ways noted below (and outlined on the website noted above): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The COH is open to individuals, researchers, advocates, service providers, community organizations and government officials interested in and/or involved in issues related to homelessness, and who agree to support our principles and mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>If you’re interested in becoming one of the COH’s Partner Organizations, apply in writing to the Project Manager of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, identifying your organization’s name, full contact information, what your mandate is and a justification for affiliation with the COH.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>If you’re interested in becoming an affiliated researcher, apply in writing to the Project Manager of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, identifying who you are, your organizational affiliation, full contact information, and justification for affiliation with the COH.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Mike Bulthuis<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#76923C;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#76923C;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>171 George Street, </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Ottawa ON K1N 5W5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>613-241-1573, ext. 314<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>