Most think personal choices drive poverty: AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support. However, most also think the government doesn’t spend enough on those in need, the survey shows. The poll comes as homelessness is on the rise and as officials across the country, including Republican President Donald Trump in the nation’s capital, push to clear encampments where unhoused people live. At the same time, the GOP tax and spending cut bill signed into law by Trump in July is expected to reduce benefits for low-income people.

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Manitoba government moves first encampment resident into home as part of project

Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud says the move happened last week after community agencies built a relationship with the person and found an appropriate housing unit.

Manitoba government moves first encampment resident into home as part of project

Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud says the move happened last week after community agencies built a relationship with the person and found an appropriate housing unit.

Ontario bill aimed at ending homeless encampments to stiffen trespass, drug penalties

Ontario legislation aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks will include stronger trespass laws and fines, Doug Ford announced Thursday.