Do you think increasing funding for shelters will truly help, or will it lead to other challenges?

lead to other challenges. People will think they can get everything for free and have more money to get high.

Shelter is a BASIC HUMAN NEED. Getting people off the street is critical.

In my opinion, I think we should be working towards getting them off the street and getting over addictions and getting them to contribute to society then trying to hide them away and just putting them into a shelter.

It could help but it could also lead to a bunch of problems such as more drug deals etc

Everyone needs a place to live. I can’t see government support for homeless individuals as anything less than a basic human right.

I think that more funding should go toward this issue, however if they do not come back by a certain time/curfew they should relingquish thier spot in the shelter, having to resign up after a 1 week period where they must stay clean off drugs.

Homelessness is such a multi factorial issue. Priority needs to be put on homeless individuals that are actively trying to address their homelessness and work hard to improve their lives and community. There are many homeless people who do not want to be in shelters, so forcing them into shelters will take spaces from people really want to be there. Funding, in a way, should be put into shelters, but selection for shelters needs to be addressed.

I think it will help but I think more funds should be put towards rehabilitation centres for the homeless and resources to help them get back into society.

Increasing funding for homeless shelters is essential and can truly help by providing immediate relief to those in need, offering safe spaces, essential services, and a pathway toward stability. Properly funded shelters can offer more than just a bed—they can provide mental health support, job training, and connections to long-term housing solutions. While challenges such as overcrowding or dependency concerns may arise, these can be mitigated with strategic planning and investment in comprehensive support systems. Without increased funding, shelters may struggle to meet basic needs, leaving vulnerable individuals with fewer options for escaping homelessness.

I think it will help and increasing funding for social programs is usually the right way to go. As long as the funding is allocated correctly and the individuals involved are genuinely interested, knowledgeable and passionate about the issues.

Yes, and increasing rehabilitation resources in those shelters.

maybe fund and help the people that are trying to get to a better place in life not the ones who are always on drugs and don’t care about getting better

I think it may help, but also may not and could lead to more troubles regarding drug use

I think we should put Them all on a bus and ship them back to Vancouver

Done right, in a way that motivates and educates people to improve their living situations, I think it can help.

No. Funding needs to be directed at the root of the problem, drug addiction and mental health

Yes. Finland has already shown the world that its possible to almost completely eradicate homelessness by housing the homeless. Getting people into homes is what helps them get jobs, form social connections, build community, get access to healthcare and mental health services. It is silly that we thinking providing shelter to the homeless is wrong. As if refuses to provide cancer treatment to people with cancer is wrong.

it will help get them crack heads off my damn streets

It might, but increasing funds means increasing patrols around homeless shelters and funding more people of help. rather then just making them look pretty.

It will help, so long as that funding is also put towards mental health services, addiction treatment, and provide social workers who can help with finding employment and other issues homelessness presents.

Will led to other challenges of course while saving some issues at the time

Yes I do we need less people on the street and more getting jobs and homes

yes only for the ones that are trying to stay clean and put there life togetther

Depends if its actually for the homeless or if it's for drug addicts who are out there on their own free will.

I truly think increasing funding for shelters will help clean up the streets, combined with strict laws on illegal drugs. Canada needs to be cleaned up a bit as majority of folks feel unsafe.

It is very difficult it is for people with mental health issues and/ or addiction to get to a place of accepting help because they don’t always realize they need any help at first. we need more help / training and resources for the families of these people who can have a big influence of getting them the help they need and also have more trained workers dealing specifically in this area . how else will these problems get any better? look at our streets! nobody wants to live like that people are sick it all starts with mental health issues and then top that with the cost of living this is a huge problem that has not gotten better with what has been tried so far .We need to get people and their families mental health help earlier or these problems are going to continue to get worse

Homeless people should be used for military testing

Challenges will arise in any new project undertaken. This does not mean we just stop trying to make change.

I do not believe it will help with homelessness, this will only make them more dependent.

i believe it will be a problem because it’s allowing them to not work towards their goals and improve on not being stuck in a shelter.

I believe increasing funds for shelters will make a difference. So many people are struggling making ends meet and no matter what someone says it is extremely difficult to survive with just a minimum wage job. There are just too many expenses.