Title

Homelessness in Winnipeg, Manitoba: An Analysis of Local Government Inaction

Author

Rhiannon Hayes, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2013

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Horak, Martin

Geographical Areas

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Edmonton, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia

Abstract

This paper examines the topic of homelessness with a specific focus on Winnipeg, Manitoba to determine why it has remained inactive in addressing this social issue. It uses a qualitative approach in the form of interviews with different employees for the City of Winnipeg and members of non-governmental organizations to understand why the city has had such a limited response. This paper also compares Winnipeg to Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia to analyze the experiences of other Canadian cities that are attempting to tackle homelessness. The findings reveal that Winnipeg does not actively address homelessness due to the failure of multilevel government agreements and the city’s economic growth and business development interests.

Recommended Citation

Hayes, Rhiannon, "Homelessness in Winnipeg, Manitoba: An Analysis of Local Government Inaction" (2013). MPA Major Research Papers. 117.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/117