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On The Way Home episodes

  • Building solutions to the housing crisis with Cahdco with Adrian

    This week Acting President of Cahdco, Adrian Schut joins us on the pod to talk all about the inspiring and innovative work Cahdco is doing in the housing sector, his unique journey into the work he is doing now, and the trends he’s seeing in the sector around the building of affordable housing, and much, much, more. Take a listen!”


    On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where Blue Door is located, we respectfully recognize we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, and that this is the treaty land of the Mississauga’s of the Credit.

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    30 min
  • The annual report on Poverty in Canada
    This week on the pod we welcome back returning guest, Scott MacAfee, Chair of the National Advisory Council on Poverty, as we talk about their newly released annual report. Scott talks about what they heard, how things have changed year over year, and what his hopes are for the impact of the report moving forward. You won’t want to miss it!”

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    41 min
  • The Revitalization of Regent Park with Mitchell Cohen


    This week on the pod we are joined by the legendary Mitchell Cohen, president and CEO of The Daniels Corporation, as we chat about his newly released book “Rhythms of Change” which chronicles the journey of the revitalization of Regent Park. We talk about his journey into the sector, how the revitalization project came about, what the challenges were, why it is so successful, and of course the book itself. It’s one podcast you won’t want to miss!

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Q&A Special- with Michael Braithwaite
    Join us for a special Q&A with Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, as he answers your questions on tackling homelessness and providing supportive housing. Hear his insights on Blue Door’s mission, the housing crisis, and how we can all make a difference. Don’t miss this impactful conversation!

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    32 min
  • Understanding Canada's Social Landscape- With Ricardo and Liam

    Join us as we explore Canada’s social policy landscape with two experts: Ricardo Tranjan, Ph.D., from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Liam Fisher from New Brunswick’s Human Development Council. Ricardo shares insights from his bestselling book The Tenant Class and his research on income supports and housing, while Liam discusses how accessible community data can drive informed decision-making.


    On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where Blue Door is located, we respectfully recognize we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, and that this is the treaty land of the Mississauga’s of the Credit.


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    51 min
  • A Great Story of Surviving and Thriving- With the Incredible Guy Felicella

    Not just another amazing Guy! This week Guy Felicella joins us on the pod to share his incredible and hopeful story of surviving and thriving through addiction and homelessness. It’s as real as it gets and so inspiring, you won’t want to miss it.


    On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where Blue Door is located, we respectfully recognize we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, and that this is the treaty land of the Mississauga’s of the Credit.


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    37 min
  • Sudbury's Creative Housing Solutions - With Tyler Campbell

    This week on the pod we talk with Tyler Campbell, the Director of Children and Social Services at the City of Greater Sudbury about the challenges facing people experiencing in Norther Ontario, how Sudbury acts as a hub for services in the north, and the incredibly innovative solutions and partnership the city is work in their battle to end homelessness.


    On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where Blue Door is located, we respectfully recognize we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, and that this is the treaty land of the Mississauga’s of the Credit.

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    42 min
  • Waterfront Toronto builds Affordable Housing- With Meg Davis
    This week on the pod we have the brilliant Meg Davis, Chief Development Officer at Waterfront Toronto with us to talk about the innovative and inspiring work Waterfront Toronto is doing to help add much needed deeply affordable housing to the City of Toronto. Its one you won’t want to miss

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    33 min
  • Experiencing Homelessness with a Disability

    This week on the pod we have a panel of experts who talk about the challenges that face people with developmental disabilities face when trying to access affordable, accessible and supportive housing. We talk about the incredible work they are doing, and some of the innovative work they are working on to make a lasting impact in the sector.


    On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where Blue Door is located, we respectfully recognize we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, and that this is the treaty land of the Mississauga’s of the Credit

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    54 min
  • Can decreasing taxes on new builds create new affordable housing- With Matt Young
     This week on the pod I’m joined by Matt Young, the CEO and President of Republic Developments, as we talk about the coalition he formed called “CANT or Coalition Against New Home Taxes”. In our conversation he explains how the taxes on new homes being built have risen dramatically over the years and passed on to consumers, and how by reducing those taxes we could create housing that would be much more affordable for all. That and much, much more on this week’s OTWH podcast.

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    33 min

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On the Way Home is a podcast that brings together the voices and issues involved in ending homelessness in Canada.

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