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Housing and health for older LGBT Canadians
Housing and health for older LGBT Canadians
Housing and health for older LGBT Canadians
Monday 5th December 2022
Jacqueline Gahagan discusses Canada's National Housing Strategy's impact on older LGBT Canadians, focusing on housing challenges and health outcomes.
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Get the buttons here!Housing Challenges and Health: Insights for Older LGBT Canadians
It's not good enough to just say, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know, we've got that covered.' We need to ensure that the human rights protections under the law are being upheld and that we have good data on the housing outcomes of older LGBT Canadians.
Imagine being part of the older LGBT community in Canada and facing unique challenges in securing affordable, stable housing. This episode of People First Radio sheds light on this pressing issue through a conversation with Jacqueline Gahagan, Associate Vice President of Research at Mount Saint Vincent University. With Canada's National Housing Strategy reaching its halfway mark, Gahagan brings her expertise to discuss its impact on older LGBT Canadians.
Gahagan dives into the intricacies of affordable housing, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights protections under the law. She points out the gaps in data collection and analysis that hinder effective support for this community. The episode also explores how housing instability directly affects health outcomes, making it clear that innovative housing solutions are not just desirable but essential. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of how housing policies intersect with the lived experiences of older LGBT Canadians.
Gahagan’s insights offer a comprehensive look at what’s working, what needs improvement, and why it matters. If you're curious about the intersection of housing, health, and human rights for older LGBT individuals, this episode is a must-listen.