Mental Health Ambassador with the University of New Brunswick-Saint John and mentor, Tara O’Toole joins us this episode to talk about her journey out of homelessness and the power of mentorship, mental health support and prevention.

While the pandemic has been rough on everyone, it has had even more of an impact on people experiencing homelessness. Nick Falvo, a well-known and respected Research Consultant who started his career on the front line, joins us on this On The Way Home episode to talk about his recent report on the long-term impact of the COVID-19 recession on homelessness in Canada.

“She sings, acts, writes and is a fierce advocate for our country’s most vulnerable.  Join us this week on ‘”On The Way Home”, as Canadian icon, Bif Naked shares her personal journey through the entertainment industry and how she works to continually use her platform to help and lift up those in need in our communities!”

Bahar Shadpour joins us this episode to talk about the necessity of an evictions moratorium in Ontario as the pandemic rages on. She is the Communications and Public Affairs Specialist at the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, a specialty community legal clinic serving tenants and fighting for safe, adequate and affordable homes.

On the Way Home kicks off its inaugural podcast episode with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. From his personal motivation for ending homelessness to why he thinks we can do it, Mayor Iveson shares the necessary policy and decisions required to make it happen. Since 2009 Edmonton has housed over 12,000 people through Housing First.