Housing and Homelessness Community Plan – Baccalieu Trail

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An Assessment of the Infrastructure and Service Requirements of
Homeless Individuals in the Baccalieu Trail Region, 2009-10
Prepared For: Mariner Resource Opportunities Network Inc
P.O. Box 520 Carbonear
A1Y 1B9
Phone: (709)596-6217
Fax: (709)596-4473
Website: www.aroundthebay.ca
Prepared By: Heather Tite, BA, MWS
P.O. Box 1664
Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
Phone: (709)786-3346
Email: [email protected]
Housing and Homelessness Community Plan – Baccalieu Trail Region
Acknowledgments
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the groups and individuals who contributed
their time and expertise to the development of this Community Plan for Housing and
Homelessness in the Baccalieu Trail Region.
In particular, I would like to that the members of the Baccalieu Advisory Board Community
Resource Sub-Committee. These individuals are extraordinarily committed to ensuring that all
residents of the region have access to safe, affordable and appropriate housing, and worked
tirelessly to ensure that the resulting Community Plan would address the wide range of housing
and homelessness issues in the region. These individuals are as follows: Sheila Handrigan,
Tracy Oates, Wendy Cranford, Kim Crane, Mary Cleary, Karen Davis, Dana Combden, Gladys
Mercer, Megan Forward, Marie Ryan, and Cindy Clarke.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Statement of Purpose: ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Project Objectives: .............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Project Background ................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Methodology ............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Community Resource Committee ....................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Overview of Methodology .................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Assessment of Regionally Available Housing and Support Services and Infrastructure ............. 8
3.2.2 Town Hall Meetings/Focus Groups ............................................................................................. 9
3.2.3 Strategic Planning Day............................................................................................................... 10
4. Findings .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Demographic Profile of the Baccalieu Trail Region ......................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Bay Roberts Local Area ............................................................................................................. 22
4.1.2 Harbour Grace Area ................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3 Carbonear Area .......................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.4 North Shore Conception Bay ..................................................................................................... 34
4.1.5 Heart’s Delight Area .................................................................................................................. 38
4.1.6 New Perlican – Winterton Area ................................................................................................. 42
4.2 Housing and Homelessness Issues in the Baccalieu Trail Region .................................................... 47
4.2.1 Focus Group - Old Perlican ....................................................................................................... 50
4.2.2 Focus Group - Whiteway ........................................................................................................... 51
4.3 Strategic Planning Session ................................................................................................................ 51
4.3.1 Issues Related to Housing and Homelessness in the Baccalieu Trail Region ............................ 52
4.3.2 Local Assets Related to Housing and Homelessness ................................................................. 54
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5. Strategic Directions ................................................................................................................................. 57
6. Contact Information ................................................................................................................................ 72
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1. Introduction
This report is in fulfillment of a contract between Heather Tite (consultant) and Mariner
Resource Opportunities Network Inc.
1.1 Statement of Purpose:
The intention of this project is to develop a comprehensive Community Plan which will aim to
address the needs and challenges facing individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
in the Baccalieu Trail region, NL, and in doing so, improve the region’s ability to ensure that all
residents have access to safe, affordable and appropriate housing.
1.2 Project Objectives:
This project has four main objectives, namely:
1. Establish a Resource Committee who will provide project direction and monitor progress on
an ongoing basis. The committee will oversee the development of the project and assist in
focusing the resulting Community Plan.
2. Develop and implement a research methodology designed to identify the needs of and
challenges facing individuals in the Baccalieu Trail region with regard to homelessness and the
risk of homelessness.
3. Identify the services and other supports which are needed to reduce the rates of homelessness
or vulnerability to homelessness among individuals in the Baccalieu Trail region.
4. Develop a comprehensive Community Plan based upon the findings of this research and
provide a comprehensive set of recommendations based upon the research and the consensus of
the Resource Committee.
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2. Project Background
This document describes the development of a Community Plan for addressing issues associated
with housing and homelessness in the Baccalieu Trail region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
This Community Plan represents the culmination of a five month study sponsored by Mariner
Resource Opportunities Network Inc (M-RON Inc) in association with the Baccalieu Advisory
Board on Housing and Homelessness, and is intended to support the development of a
collaborative approach to addressing the region’s unique housing needs.
In recent years there has been a growing awareness among service providers and community
organizations in the Baccalieu Trail region that, despite that lack of a visible presence of
homeless individuals in the region, many residents are experiencing difficulties with regard to
attaining safe, affordable and appropriate housing. While initially established as a vehicle with
which to explore local issues and to develop collective strategies to address these concerns, the
Baccalieu Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness has become particularly active with
regard to addressing issues of housing and homelessness in the region. Comprised of
representatives from community groups, government departments, health care institutions, faith
organizations and community development agencies, the Baccalieu Advisory Board has
functioned as a forum in which to share information and develop collective strategies to address
the wide range of issues related to housing and homelessness in the Baccalieu Trail region.
This process of facilitating increased cooperation amongst community organizations, service
providers, and other stakeholders is mirrored at the provincial level. In September 2009, the St.
John’s Housing Network hosted a Strategic Planning Day focused on defining the scope and
direction of a Provincial Housing Network. The Provincial Housing Network, once it attains its
potential, will facilitate collaboration on housing projects throughout the province. In addition,
Regional Coordinators have been employed to act as resource persons to community groups and
service providers who are interested in developing local housing initiatives. The Community
Plan outlined in this document should be viewed as an expansion to this initial collaboration and
is intended primarily as a means of coordinating the various housing initiatives underway in the
region in such a way as to make the most effective use of the available financial and human
resources.
This report is organized into five sections. The first section provides an introduction and outlines
the context of the project and the overall goals of the community plan. The second section
provides an overview of the methodology employed in the development of the community plan.
Section three details the findings of the study, including a discussion of the demographic
composition of the various local areas housed within the region. The document concludes with
an overview of the strategic directions which form the core tasks of the Community Plan.
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3. Methodology
Throughout the development of the project methodology, the primary concern was to ensure that
the resulting Community Plan would be both feasible and reflective of the region’s unique needs.
To this end, three broad goals were outlined and used to inform the development of the
methodology. First, the Community Plan should be reflective of the unique geographic and
demographic composition of the Baccalieu Trail region. Unlike other areas, the Baccalieu Trail
region is comprised of both urban and rural populations. Services and related programmes are
almost entirely located within the Carbonear, Harbour Grace or Bay Roberts areas all of which
have fairly direct access to St. John’s (< 1 hour drive). Conversely, communities located in the
Trinity Bay and North Shore areas of the region have access to substantially fewer services and
share fewer social and economic ties with the St. John’s Metropolitan area. Second, the
Community Plan should be evidenced-based, i.e., developed in direct response to information
which is as accurate, inclusive and as current as possible.1 Third, the Community Plan will need
to be feasible. In other words, this plan will need to be consistent with the resources (both
human and financial) that can be reasonably accessed in the region. While it is likely that there
are a multitude of housing and homelessness issues that should be addressed in the region, it is
unlikely that there is currently a large enough resource base to address all of these issues
simultaneously. Any attempt to do so, is likely to result in the over extension of scare resources.
Instead, care will need to be taken to ensure that the ‘projects’ outlined in the community plan
are realistic. Finally, the Community Plan should provide concise and measurable goals and
objectives.
3.1 Community Resource Committee
The planning process associated with this project was developed in consultation with the
Baccalieu Advisory Board Community Resource Sub-Committee. This committee was
established as a sub-committee of the Baccalieu Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness
and was comprised of individuals from Eastern Health, Human Resources Labour and
Employment, Baccalieu Trail Youth Employment Centre, Regional Economic Development
Board (M-RON Inc), CBDC-TC, the Town of Carbonear and the Department of Justice.
Throughout the study, the Resource Committee held regular bi-weekly meetings during which
the process, findings and recommendations were discussed.
It should be noted, that unlike the St. John’s Area, the Baccalieu Trail region does not have an
easily accessible source for community data, outside of what is available through the Community
Accounts website (www.communityaccounts.ca). Thus, the data collected for this region,
particularly with regard to specific target populations, will not be as precise as those available in
larger urban centres.
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3.2 Overview of Methodology
While the Baccalieu Trail region has established an advisory board to address housing and
homelessness issues, this collaboration is in its infancy. The Community Plan for Housing and
Homelessness outlined in this document is the first such plan to be developed in the region.
From a planning perspective, this lack of an integrated approach to providing housing and
support services means that there is little in the way of readily accessible data regarding
individuals who are currently or potentially homeless. Furthermore, the current gaps in
regionally available services and supports means that the range of ‘essential’ programmes,
services and infrastructure that could be included in the resulting Community Plan will far
outweigh the human and financial resources that are available in the region. Subsequently, the
primary task of this study and planning process will be to identify a small number of
‘foundational’ projects that can be completed without overextending the current resources and
which will increase the capacity of the region to address housing and homelessness issues. The
process outlined in this report was intended to provide a systematic approach to identifying these
needs. This methodology is comprised of three distinct components, namely:



an assessment of the current housing and support services and infrastructure that is
available within the region;
‘Town Hall’ meetings/focus groups; and
identification of priority issues to be incorporated into the Community Plan
3.2.1 Assessment of Regionally Available Housing and Support Services and Infrastructure
The intention of this component of the research was to provide a clear depiction of the types of
housing and support services and infrastructure which are currently available within the
Baccalieu Trail region. The concern here was to ensure that the initiatives that will be
incorporated into the Community Plan are not simply replicating existing services. In this phase
of the research, data regarding the availability of services, programming, housing and related
supports was collected through consultations with community leaders, and service providers, as
well as through existing sources of data such as the Community Accounts
(www.communityaccounts.ca). As this region encompasses a large number of small
communities, the data was clustered into Local Areas.
During this phase of the research, consultations have been held with local clergy, mental
health/addictions practitioners, youth workers, Community Support Programme social workers,
Regional Probations Officers, and representatives from Human Resources Labour and
Employment. These individuals were chosen as informants due to their professional work in
addressing housing and homelessness issues experienced by residents of the region. It should be
noted that there are currently no organizations in the region which are mandated solely to address
housing and homelessness issues. Instead, housing and homelessness issues are currently only
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addressed as a component of other professional services. These consultations were conducted
between October and December 2009, and consisted of in-depth open-ended interviews. During
these consultations, participants were asked to outline their involvement with regard to
addressing housing and homelessness issues in the region, to describe some of the challenges
that they had experienced with regard to this work, and to discuss their ideas regarding the types
of infrastructure and support services which would improve their ability to address the housing
needs of their clients.
3.2.2 Town Hall Meetings/Focus Groups
The second component of this study and planning process were ‘town hall’ meetings/focus
groups. These sessions were aimed primarily at identifying the housing needs particular to the
Local Areas within the region. As stated, the Baccalieu Trail region encompasses a wide range
of communities all of which have fairly unique needs. While the majority of services are housed
within the Carbonear, Harbour Grace and Bay Roberts areas, there are a number of different
‘service hubs’ all of which provide a fairly inclusive repertoire of services to the surrounding
area. The intention of the focus groups was to ensure that the resulting community plan was
reflective of the needs of all areas of the region. It should be noted that the Community
Resource Committee is comprised of individuals from the Carbonear, Harbour Grace, Bay
Roberts areas, thereby ensuring that the housing and homelessness issues present within these
areas will be well represented through the course of this study and planning process.
Initially, three ‘town hall’ meetings or focus groups were scheduled. These sessions were to be
held between October 26th and November 3rd and were to be located in three areas of the region,
namely:
i.
ii.
iii.
Old Perlican-Bay de Verde;
Hearts Content/Delight- Whiteway
Dildo-Blaketown.
Due to the small number of responses to the invitations and difficulties with finding suitable
venues, only two sessions were held; one being in Whiteway and encompassing the ‘Trinity
Shore’ and the other in Old Perlican and encompassing the ‘North Shore.’
During these sessions, participants were asked to identify and discuss what they see as the
primary issues related to housing and homelessness in their area (please note that a similar
process was employed with the Community Resource Committee, resulting in the generation of a
list of concerns and questions). In addition, participants were asked to outline the types of
services and supports that they currently offer as well as identify the types of initiatives that they
feel would benefit their community and/or clients. Finally, participants were asked to identify
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the types of resources their organization or department would be willing and able to contribute to
the implementation of the resulting Community Plan.2
3.2.3 Strategic Planning Day
The final phase of the research was a day long strategic planning session which brought together
stakeholders from around the region. The intention of this session was to discuss the findings of
the initial consultations and focus groups and to use this data to inform the development of
collective strategy to address the identified issues. The Strategic Planning Session was hosted on
November 18th at the Avalon Wolverines Search and Rescue Building, Bay Roberts. This
planning session employed an ‘Opportunities Management’ approach to identifying the priority
issues and initiatives. An Opportunities Management approach entails a ‘stage-gate’ approach to
planning, in which the a wide range of initiatives are examined in relation to a predefined range
of criteria with only those initiatives which best meet the identified criteria being incorporated
into the resulting plan. The intention of this process is to ensure that resources are not wasted on
projects or initiatives which have little chance of success or do not meet the expressed goals of
the group(s) or organization(s). Within the framework of this project, the housing initiatives that
were to be incorporated into the Community Plan would need to meet the following criteria:
a.
Will improve the overall ability of residents to access safe, affordable and
appropriate housing
b.
Does not replicate existing infrastructure or services
c.
Is feasible given the current financial and human resources
d.
Does not require legislative or programming changes at a provincial or federal
level
e.
Has a local ‘champion’ or proponent to oversee the implementation of the
initiative
The Strategic Planning Session was divided into three components. First, a group discussion was
held in order to compile an exhaustive list of the various housing and homelessness issues that
are present within the region. Following this discussion, a second group discussion was held in
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It should be noted that neither focus group was well attended despite the recruitment efforts.
This lack of attendance was likely the product of a variety of factors including the ‘newness’ of
the topic, the prevailing perception that homelessness is not an issue in this region. It should also
be noted that these focus groups were held during the H1N1 outbreak. The focus group in Old
Perlican was attended solely by local clergy, while the focus group in Whiteway was a bit more
diverse and included representatives from the local development agency.
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order to compile a similar list of the regions assets that are either currently working on
addressing housing or homelessness issues or which could provide a supportive role during the
implementation of the resulting community plan. Employing a nominal group method,
participants were then asked to define which housing and homelessness issues they felt were
priorities. Finally, the participants were divided into groups in order to outline the goals,
objectives, tasks and proponent(s) for each of the initiatives that had been defined as priorities.
Again, the small groups were asked to ensure that their ‘project outlines’ met the predefined
criteria. The resulting project outlines then became the core components of the eventual
Community Plan.
Start Date
Completed
Remaining
Work Plan
Resource Committee …
Lit Review
Consultations
Focus Groups
Analysis
Working Document
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1/12/2010
12/23/2009
12/3/2009
11/13/2009
10/24/2009
10/4/2009
9/14/2009
8/25/2009
FIGURE 1- PROJECT TIMELINES
4. Findings
As part this study and community planning process, a limited review of available Community
Plans has been completed. These community plans vary greatly in scope; with the St. John’s
Community Plan representing perhaps the most comprehensive assessment of housing and
homelessness issues. The clarity of the St. John’s Community Plan is likely a function of a
variety of factors, including the availability and variety of services and infrastructure and the
accessibility of data regarding client populations and target groups. In other regions, the housing
support services and related infrastructure are not as well established and do not cover the same
range of housing issues as those available in the St. John’s area. It should be noted that the
majority of community plans are largely focused on one or two municipalities (i.e., hubs) within
a region. Unlike other areas, the Community Plan for the Baccalieu Trail region encompasses a
large number of communities; many of which vary greatly with regard to size, infrastructure, and
economic status and so on. In addition, the Community Plan outlined in this document is one of
the first attempts in this region to develop and implement a collective and collaborative approach
to addressing housing and homelessness issues in the region. As such, there is a paucity of
regional statistics related to the specific experience of housing and homelessness in the region. It
is hoped that the implementation of this Community Plan will result in an increased capacity to
collaborate at the regional level and in doing so improve the overall accessibility of local data.
As part of the initial literature review, the provincial social housing plan (A Social Housing Plan
for Newfoundland and Labrador) was also examined. It should be noted that for this region’s
Community Plan to be successfully implemented it will need to be compatible with the goals
outlined in the provincial strategy. With this in mind, there are a number of key features which
should be highlighted. First, the Provincial Strategy, in keeping with national guidelines defines
a ‘core housing need’ as adequacy, suitability and affordability of housing. This strategy also
outlines three key directions, namely:



Developing partnerships between community organization and government departments
to ensure that housing assistance is part of an integrated approach to community
development and individual well-being;
Ensuring that resources are allocated in such a way as to ensure that those with the
greatest need receive the greatest amount of support; and
Providing responsive housing assistance to ensure that the types of housing supports are
reflective of the needs of current and potential clients.
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4.1 Demographic Profile of the Baccalieu Trail Region
As stated the Baccalieu Trail region encompasses a wide range of communities many of which
vary greatly in terms of size, infrastructure and economic wellbeing. The intention of this
section is to provide an overview of the demographic profile of the region as a whole, as well as
to highlight the characteristics unique to Local Areas within the region. Again, the concern here
is to ensure that the variations among Local Areas are reflected in the Community Plan and the
projects and initiatives which are housed within it.
The Baccalieu Trail region has an overall population of approximately 40,000 (see Table 4.2).
Within the region the largest centres are Carbonear (population 7,780; see Table 4.12), Bay
Roberts (population 5,705; see Table 4.6), and Harbour Grace (population 5,375; see Table 4.9).
These areas are also home to the largest concentrations of public infrastructure and support
services in the region. As illustrated in Figure 2, while the largest concentration of services and
related infrastructure is housed within the most well populated areas, there are a variety of
facilities and services present throughout the region. For instance, personal care homes are
located in Dildo, Whiteway, Winterton, Old Perlican, Lower Island Cove, Victoria, Carbonear,
Bishop’s Cove, Spaniards Bay, Bay Roberts, Shearstown, Clarke’s Beach and Brigus. Similarly,
there are public schools, libraries and internet access sites dispersed amongst the region’s various
communities. In addition, many towns within the region possess community centres, town halls
and church buildings; all of which contribute to the public infrastructure. Finally, both Eastern
Health and Human Resources Labour and Employment maintain a number of satellite offices
outside of the region’s central hub, thereby improving the accessibility of support services in the
more rural areas of the region.
From an economic perspective, the Baccalieu Trail remains below the provincial average with
respect to a number of the key indicators of economic wellbeing. Within the region, the
economic self-reliance ratio as of 2004 was 68.8% compared to the provincial average of 78.1%.
Similarly, the regional percentages of the labour force who have received employment insurance
for at least one week per year, is also significant higher than the provincial average (see Table
4.1). While both personal income per capita and real disposable income per capita (in 1992
dollars) have shown a steady increase since 1996, both remain below the provincial average (see
Table 4.1). Overall the region has exhibited a decline in the total number and incidence of low
income families since 2003, with a total of 3,100 low income families as of 2005 (see Table 4.3).
By far the highest rates of incidence of low income census families is in the lone-parent
categories (45.00%) the majority of which are headed by a female member of the family.
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Figure 2 - Infrastructure Economic Zone 17
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Table 4.1
Economic Zone 17 - Economic Indicators
Derived from the Community Accounts (2008)
Economic Self Reliance Ratio
Year
1996
2004
Year
1996
Zone 17
Province
63.6%
68.8%
78.1%
Percentage of Labour Force Receiving Employment Insurance
Minimum 1 Week/Year
Zone 17
Province
Difference
48.1%
-
2001
46.4%
36.2%
-10.2%
2002
46.6%
36.2%
-10.4%
2003
48.0%
36.5%
-11.5%
2004
48.4%
36.6%
-11.8%
Year
1996
1999
2002
2004
Personal Income Per Capita
Province
Difference ($) Difference (%)
$14,300.00 -$2,200.00
-15.4%
$16,000.00 -$2,500.00
-15.6%
$18,800.00 -$2,900.00
-15.4%
$20,600.00 -$3,300.00
-16.0%
Year
1996
1999
2002
2004
Zone 17
$12,100.00
$13,500.00
$15,900.00
$17,300.00
Zone 17
$ 9,500.00
$10,100.00
$11,300.00
$11,700.00
Change (%)
n/a
-0.2%
+0.2%
-0.6%
Real Disposable Income Per Capita (in 1992 Dollars)
Province
Difference ($) Difference (%)
Change (%)
$10,800.00 -$1,300.00
-12.0%
n/a
$11,600.00 -$1,500.00
-12.9%
-0.9%
$12,900.00 -$1,600.00
-12.4%
+0.5%
$13,400.00 -$1,700.00
-12.7%
-0.2%
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Table 4.2 - Census 1986-2006: Population by Age and Gender
Economic Zone 17 - Baccalieu Trail Region
Male
Female
Total
19,330
20,510
39,850
Total Age Groups
0-4
875
835
1,710
5-9
1,025
950
1,970
10 - 14
1,130
1,125
2,255
15-19
1,305
1,260
2,560
20-24
1,085
1,045
2,135
25-29
890
930
1,815
30-34
1,010
1,200
2,210
35-39
1,290
1,400
2,695
40-44
1,535
1,585
3,120
45-49
1,560
1,680
3,240
50-54
1,650
1,815
3,465
55-59
1,700
1,770
3,475
60-64
1,395
1,415
2,810
65-69
1,050
990
2,040
70-74
740
840
1,585
75-79
520
620
1,145
80-84
335
500
840
85-89
175
385
555
90+
70
150
220
Notes:
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding. Census data contained in this table is
from the 100% sample unless otherwise noted.
Source: Compiled by the Community Accounts Unit based on information provided from the
Census of Population 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006 Statistics Canada.
Copyright: Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador
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Table 4.3 - Economic Zone 17 - Baccalieu Trail Region
Number and Incidence of Low Income Census Families
2003
2004
2005
Counts of Low Income Families
Total Family Types
3,520
3,220
3,100
Couple Families
1,450
1,240
1,070
Lone-Parent Families
930
920
910
Male Lone-Parents
175
180
175
Female Lone-Parents
750
740
735
Non Family Persons
1,140
1,070
1,130
Male Non Family Persons
560
530
560
Female Non Family Persons
580
540
560
Incidence
Total Family Types
20.30%
18.50%
17.70%
Couple Families
13.20%
11.30%
9.90%
47.90%
46.40%
45.00%
Male Lone-Parents
45.60%
43.80%
43.00%
Female Lone-Parents
48.40%
47.00%
45.50%
Non Family Persons
25.80%
23.60%
23.70%
31.10%
28.40%
28.70%
22.10%
20.20%
20.20%
Notes:
a
Using Census definitions of family types (includes couple families, lone-parent families and nonfamily persons). Please note, beginning in 2000, Statistics Canada began using the term Couple
Families for Husband-Wife Families. Couple Families include same sex common law families.
b
A couple family consists of a couple living together (married or common-law, including same-sex
couples) living at the same address with or without children. Beginning in 2000, same-sex couples
reporting as couples are counted as couple families.
c
A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, with at least one child living
with the parent.
d
A non-family person is an individual who is not part of a census family, couple family or lone-parent
family. Non-family persons may live with their married children or with their children who have
children of their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They
may also be living alone or with other non-family persons.
e
Incidence of low income, also known as a head count, measures the proportion of families with
income below the low income threshold.
Figures may not add to total due to rounding.
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Market Basket Measure of Low Income, Newfoundland and
Labrador Statistics Agency.
Copyright: Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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As of 2006, there were approximately 15,540 total dwellings in the Baccalieu Trail region, with
an average of seven rooms per dwelling. As of 2001 (the most recently available data) the
average value of dwellings in the region was $61,855. Of these dwellings, 14,425 (~93%) are
detached houses, 360 are apartment buildings and 755 are classified as ‘Other’. With regard to
the age of dwellings in the region, 9,285 were built after 1971, with 850 of these being build
after 1996 (see Table 4.4). The vast majority of dwellings in the region are single family homes
(11,970 total or 77% of the total housing stock) with only 3,260 (~21%) of dwellings classified
as non-family households and 310 (~2%) as multiple family households. Over 87% of the
dwellings in the region are owned by a member of the household. As of 2006, the average
owner’s major payments were $509, up from $433 in 2001 (see table 4.5). During the same
period, the average gross rent increased from $500 to $538.
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Housing 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2001
Total dwellings
14,750
14,840
Average value of dwellings
$61,100
$61,855
Average number of rooms per dwelling
7
7
Type of Dwelling
Total types of Dwelling
Detached house
Without Apartment
With Apartment
Apartment building
Other
14,155
13,835
320
205
390
Period of Construction
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1995
1996-2001
Household Type
One-family households
Multiple-family households
Non-family households
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2006
15,540
7
14,855
14,020
15,540
14,425
210
615
360
755
6900
2500
2240
2150
7850
3655
3030
1160
-
6,410
2,120
2,215
2,080
8,435
3,705
2,865
1,140
730
6245
2250
1970
2025
9285
3600
2945
1185
850
12215
210
2320
11,845
325
2,685
11970
310
3260
Notes:
a
Figures for total dwellings exclude private farm and reserve dwellings. Figures for type of
dwelling, period of construction and household type include all occupied dwellings.
Figures for average number of rooms have been revised as of March 9, 2005.
Based on Census 20% sample data.
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding.
Source: Compiled by the Community Accounts Unit based on custom tabulations from the
Census of Population 2001, Statistics Canada
Copyright: Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Total dwellings
Owners and Renters 2001, 2006
2001
14,840
Dwellings owned by a member of the
household
Without mortgage
With mortgage
Average owner's major payments ($)
Median owner's major payments ($)
2006
15,540
13,295
13,620
9,365
3,930
$433
$313
$509
-
Dwellings rented by a member of the
1,545
1,915
household
Average gross rent ($)
$500
$538
Median gross rent ($)
$485
Notes:
a Figures for total dwellings 2001 are based on type of occupancy and exclude all private farm
and reserve dwellings. These figures may be different from period of construction and household
type which include all dwellings as per Housing table in the Household Spending Accounts for
2001.
b Average and median owner's major payments includes mortgage, property taxes, condominium
fees, electricity, oil, gas, coal, or wood fuels, as well as water and other municipal services. Also
includes those dwellings for which the total regular monthly mortgage or loan payments is zero
which may account for differences in average and median since many communities have a large
portion of owner's without a mortgage.
c Average and median gross rent includes rent, electricity, oil, gas, coal, or wood fuels, as well
as water and other municipal services. Includes dwellings for which the monthly rent is zero
which may account for differences between the average and median.
Census of Population 2001, Statistics Canada.
Copyright: Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency, Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador
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4.1.1 Bay Roberts Local Area
Between 2003 and 2005, the Bay Roberts area exhibited a steady decline in both the number and
incidence of low income census families. In 2003, the Bay Roberts are had a total of 520 low
income census families or an incidence of 22.30% (a rate which remains higher than the regional
average). In 2005, the total number decreased to 470 (incidence of 19.60%). As with the
regional profile, the highest rates of incidence of low income census families are among loneparent families (50.20%), the majority of which are headed by a female member of the
household. Couple families exhibited the lowest incidence at 11.20% in 2005 a decrease from
2003. Non-family persons also exhibited a significant incidence at 25.50% combined with male
non-family persons displaying a higher rate of incidence at 31.80% than did female non-family
persons (21.20%) (see Table 4.7).
In the Bay Roberts area, as of 2006, there were a total of 2,090 dwellings; up from 1,840 in 1996.
These dwellings have on average eight rooms. As of 2001, the average value of dwellings was
$73,885 down from $75,600 in 1996. Of these dwellings, 1,900 are detached houses, 40 are
apartment buildings and 150 are classified as ‘Other’. 1,290 of these dwellings were built after
1971, with 175 of these being built after 1996. In the Bay Roberts area, as of 2006, 78% were
single family homes; down from 81% in 1996. Between 2001 and 2006 there was a significant
decrease in the number of multiple family households (from 40 total in 2001 to 25 total in 2006).
During the same period, there was an increase in the number of non-family households (from
295 in 2001 to 420 in 2006) (see Table 4.9). As of 2006, 1,775 dwellings were owned by a
member of the household. In this area, both average owner’s payments and average gross rents
are above the regional average and have increased between 2001 and 2006. In 2006 the average
owner’s major payments were $633 up from $572 in 2001. Likewise the average gross rent in
the area increased from $482 in 2001 to $583 in 2006 (see Table 4.8).
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Table 4.6 - Bay Roberts Area
Population by Age and Gender - 2006
Male
Female
2,770
2,935
180
145
170
160
190
170
195
185
135
180
155
145
165
180
225
220
220
260
210
215
210
235
210
230
170
180
125
130
105
90
65
85
30
55
10
50
10
10
Total
5,705
320
335
360
385
320
300
345
445
475
425
445
440
355
250
190
145
85
60
15
Total Age Groups
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
Notes:
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding. Census data contained in this table is from
the 100% sample unless otherwise noted.
Labrador
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2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
520
510
470
Couple Families
210
190
170
150
160
150
Male Lone-Parents
30
30
30
Female Lone-Parents
125
130
125
Non Family Persons
160
160
150
70
70
80
90
80
80
Incidence
Total Family Types
22.30%
21.60%
19.60%
Couple Families
14.20%
13.00%
11.20%
48.70%
51.90%
50.20%
Male Lone-Parents
45.90%
49.50%
48.90%
Female Lone-Parents
49.40%
52.50%
50.50%
Non Family Persons
29.80%
27.50%
25.50%
35.80%
32.20%
31.80%
26.10%
24.30%
21.20%
Notes:
a
Using Census definitions of family types (includes couple families, lone-parent families and non-family
persons). Please note, beginning in 2000, Statistics Canada began using the term Couple Families for
Husband-Wife Families. Couple Families include same sex common law families.
b
c
A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, with at least one child living with
the parent.
d
family. Non-family persons may live with their married children or with their children who have children
of their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They may also be
living alone or with other non-family persons.
e
Incidence of low income, also known as a head count, measures the proportion of families with income
below the low income threshold.
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Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
1,840
Total number of dwellings
$75,600
7
2001
1,910
$73,885
7
2006
2,090
8
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Average owners' monthly payments
Rented
Average gross rent per month
1,510
$399
330
$519
1,635
$572
280
$482
1,775
$633
315
$583
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
% of total dwellings
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
1,755
95%
1,655
100
15
..
70
..
1,800
1,900
40
40
75
150
775
42%
305
165
300
1,060
58%
500
355
205
875
800
310
265
300
1035
335
210
255
1,290
470
275
150
140
420
410
160
175
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1996-2000
25
Household Type
1,495
1575
1,640
..
40
25
345
295
420
Notes:
a
Includes mortgage, property taxes, condominium fees, electricity, oil, gas, coal, or wood fuels,
as well as water and other municipal services. Also includes those dwellings for which the total
regular monthly mortgage or loan payments are zero.
b
Includes rent, electricity, oil, gas, coal, or wood fuels, as well as water and other municipal
services. Includes dwellings for which the monthly rent is zero.
Figures may not add to totals due to random rounding.
Labrador
4.1.2 Harbour Grace Area
Similar to Bay Roberts, and in keeping with the regional trend, Harbour Grace has displayed a
steady decrease in both numbers and incidence of low income census families. As of 2005, there
were a total of 400 low income census families (an incidence of 16.90%). While the highest
incidence of low income census families is in the lone-parent category (a feature which is both
expected and shared amongst areas within the region) it should be noted that in all categories
with the exception of female non-family persons the incidence of low income families is either
the same or below the regional average (see Table 4.10).
With regard to the housing stock in the Harbour Grace area there has been little change in the
number of dwellings between 1996 (2,060 total) and 2006 (2,075 total). While the average value
of dwellings in the area has exhibited a marginal increase between 1996 (average value of
$57,900) and 2001 (average value of $59,190), the average value remains below the regional
averages for the same period. In this area, the average owner’s major payments were $526 in
2006, while the average gross rent was $503. Approximately 95% of the dwellings in the
Harbour Grace area are detached houses while only 2% are apartment buildings (see Table 4.11).
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Table 4.9 - Harbour Grace Area
Population by Age and Gender: 2006
Male
Female
2,635
2,740
120
120
140
110
150
145
190
180
170
145
105
130
145
165
190
185
205
215
230
230
225
265
240
220
180
190
140
150
95
125
75
65
35
60
15
40
..
15
Total
5,375
240
245
300
370
315
235
305
370
415
460
490
455
370
290
220
140
90
55
20
Total Age Groups
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
Notes:
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding. Census data contained in this table is from
the 100% sample unless otherwise noted.
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2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
450
430
400
Couple Families
190
170
130
120
120
120
Male Lone-Parents
20
25
20
Female Lone-Parents
100
95
100
Non Family Persons
140
130
140
80
70
70
60
60
70
Incidence
Total Family Types
19.10%
18.10%
16.90%
Couple Families
12.40%
11.50%
9.00%
44.70%
44.90%
44.40%
Male Lone-Parents
41.90%
42.00%
43.00%
Female Lone-Parents
45.30%
45.80%
44.70%
Non Family Persons
25.90%
23.20%
23.60%
33.80%
29.30%
27.80%
19.70%
18.60%
20.50%
Notes:
a
b
c
the parent.
d
family. Non-family persons may live with their married children or with their children who have children of
their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They may also be living
alone or with other non-family persons.
e
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Market Basket Measure of Low Income, Newfoundland and Labrador
Statistics Agency.
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Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2001
2,060
2,005
$57,900
$59,190
7
7
2006
2,075
7
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Rented
1,820
$387
245
$502
2,005
$434
145
$489
1,880
$526
200
$503
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
1,960
95%
1,925
30
40
..
60
..
1,900
1,935
35
85
75
60
1,060
325
405
330
1,000
475
380
145
895
225
375
285
1,110
500
430
125
60
920
310
310
300
1,155
490
375
110
90
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1995-2001
29
Household Type
1,745
1,605
1,525
30
45
100
290
350
450
Notes:
a
Includes mortgage, property taxes, condominium fees, electricity, oil, gas, coal, or wood fuels, as
well as water and other municipal services. Also includes those dwellings for which the total
regular monthly mortgage or loan payments is zero.
b
Source: Compiled by the Community Accounts Unit based on custom tabulations from the Census
of Population 1996, Statistics Canada.
Labrador
4.1.3 Carbonear Area
While the incidence of low income census families has shown a steady decrease between 2003
and 2005, the incidence remains higher in the Carbonear area than the regional average. As of
2006, there were a total of 700 low income census families in the Carbonear area, an incidence
of 19.60%. While the distribution of low income census families follows the expected pattern
(the largest concentrations of low income families being within the lone-parent categories), all
categories of families in the area display a higher incidence of low income census families (see
Table 4.13).
As of 2006, there were a total of 2,995 dwellings in the Carbonear area. On average these
dwellings have seven rooms and are valued at $60,605 (as of 2001). Of these dwellings, 2,450
are owned by a member of the household while only 545 are rented (see Table 4.14). Almost
63% of the total dwellings in the Carbonear area were built after 1971, with only 4% being built
after 1996. Almost 87% of the total dwellings in the area are detached houses, while only 4%
are apartment buildings, and 9% are classified as other. As of 2006, the average owner’s
monthly payments were $537 (up from $385 in 1996) and the average gross rent was $544 (up
from $541 in 1996). In the Carbonear area, 2,285 households are single-family, 60 are multiple
family households, and 645 are non-family households.
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Table 4.12 - Carbonear Area
Population by Age and Gender
Male
Female
3,675
4,110
150
175
190
195
230
225
245
250
210
195
190
190
175
240
235
270
305
300
305
370
325
350
295
335
265
275
185
185
145
155
95
130
60
120
45
95
20
55
Total
7,780
325
385
455
495
405
385
415
510
610
670
675
635
540
370
300
225
180
140
70
Total Age Groups
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
Notes:
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding. For more information click here.
Census data contained in this table is from the 100% sample unless otherwise noted.
Labrador
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2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
750
700
700
Couple Families
280
240
200
200
200
200
Male Lone-Parents
30
40
35
Female Lone-Parents
165
170
170
Non Family Persons
270
260
290
120
110
130
150
150
160
Incidence
Total Family Types
21.80%
20.10%
19.60%
Couple Families
13.80%
11.70%
10.00%
48.90%
50.10%
48.40%
Male Lone-Parents
45.80%
46.20%
45.40%
Female Lone-Parents
49.50%
51.10%
49.10%
Non Family Persons
27.50%
25.30%
26.40%
31.30%
29.90%
30.40%
25.20%
22.60%
23.80%
Notes:
a
b
c
the parent.
d
e
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Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2,805
$58,400
7
2001
2,880
$60,605
7
2006
2,995
7
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Rented
2,315
$385
485
$541
2,465
$442
420
$460
2,450
$537
545
$544
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
2,610
93%
2,510
100
90
..
105
4%
2,590
2,600
65
135
230
260
1,295
46%
405
435
455
1,510
54%
670
655
175
1,265
1,110
435
415
410
1,620
380
355
375
1,880
700
585
230
110
745
585
260
130
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1996-2001
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Household Type
2,295
2,205
2,285
50
95
60
455
590
645
Notes:
a
b
Figures may not add to totals due to random rounding
Labrador
4.1.4 North Shore Conception Bay
The North Shore area of the region, like many of the other local areas in the region, has exhibited
a reduction in the incidence of low income families. In 2003, the incidence of low income
families was 14.3%. In 2004, the incidence of low income families dropped to 12.9%, and was
further reduced in 2005 to 12.4% (See Table 4.16). It should be noted that these rates are
significantly below the regional average.
Between 1996 and 2006 there has been a steady decline in the number of dwellings in the North
Shore area of the region. In 1996, there were a total of 1,535 dwellings. This total dropped to
1,515 in 2001 and 1,490 in 2006. Similarly, the average value of dwellings in the area also
declined. In 1996, the average value of dwellings was $60,800 while in 2001 the average value
was only $45,970. While the value of dwellings has declined during this period, the average
owner’s expenses and the average gross rent has increased. In 1996, the average owner’s
expenses were $277. In 2001, this figure increased to $304, and in 2006 the average owner’s
expenses rose to $382. Similarly, in 1996 the average gross rent in the area was $386. This
figure increased in 2001 to $415, and in 2006 to $501. Only 51% of dwellings in this area were
built after 1971, and only 3% were built after 1996. In the North Shore area, over 94% of the
dwellings are owned by a member of the household. Over 97% of the dwellings are detached
houses; slightly over 1% of the dwellings are apartment buildings and less than 1% are classified
as ‘other.’ Similar to other areas of the region, the vast majority of households in the North
Shore region are single family households, with less than 1% of households being multi-family
and 2.5% being non-family households (See Table 4.17).
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Table 4.15 - Population by Age and Gender
North Shore Conception Bay Area
Male
Female
Total
1,860
1,865
3,725
Total Age Groups
0-4
55
55
115
5-9
75
65
135
10-14
90
100
190
15-19
120
110
230
20-24
120
120
240
25-29
80
55
135
30-34
105
110
215
35-39
100
105
210
40-44
155
145
305
45-49
160
180
340
50-54
170
175
345
55-59
170
160
330
60-64
145
125
270
65-69
100
80
180
70-74
70
90
165
75-79
65
65
130
80-84
45
65
110
85-89
25
35
60
90+
10
20
30
Notes: Figures may not add to total due to random rounding.
Census data contained in this table is from the 100% sample unless otherwise noted
Labrador
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Table 4.16 - North Shore Conception Bay Area
2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
240
220
210
Couple Families
80
70
60
70
70
60
Male Lone-Parents
20
15
15
Female Lone-Parents
45
50
40
Non Family Persons
90
90
100
60
50
60
40
30
40
Incidence
Total Family Types
14.30%
12.90%
12.40%
Couple Families
8.40%
6.90%
5.80%
31.60%
31.70%
25.50%
Male Lone-Parents
30.50%
31.00%
..
Female Lone-Parents
32.00%
32.00%
25.60%
Non Family Persons
19.00%
16.70%
18.90%
25.10%
21.90%
25.20%
13.90%
12.10%
13.50%
Notes:
a
b
c
the parent.
d
e
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Table 4.17 - North Shore Conception Bay Area
Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2001
1,535
1,515
$60,800
$45,970
7
7
2006
1,490
7
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Rented
1,425
$277
110
$386
1,400
$304
120
$415
1,405
$382
90
$501
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
1,515
99%
1,510
..
..
..
20
..
1,475
1,460
15
20
35
10
855
56%
335
315
210
680
44%
325
275
90
745
735
285
250
210
780
270
315
150
760
345
265
100
75
305
285
90
50
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1996-2001
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Household Type
1,200
1,170
1,105
30
15
10
310
340
375
Notes:
a
b
4.1.5 Heart’s Delight Area
In the Heart’s Delight area of the region, the incidence of low income families is slightly lower
than the regional average, with 16.2% of total families falling within the low income category (as
compared to the regional average of 17.7%) in 2006. As with other areas in the region, the
Heart’s Content area has exhibited a steady decline in the incidence of low income families since
1996. While the overall incidence of low income families is lower than the regional average, it
is interesting to note that lone-parent and female lone parent families both have a higher
incidence than the regional average (see Table 4.19).
Between 1996 and 2006, the Heart’s Delight area has shown a small but significant increase in
the number of dwellings, despite the decrease in average value of dwellings ($62,200 in 1996
versus $58,765 in 2001). As of 2006, there were a total of 1,605 dwellings in the area. Of the
total dwellings in the area, 1,540 were detached houses, 35 were apartment buildings and 35
were classified as ‘other.’ Approximately 64% of the dwellings in this area were built after
1971, with 4% having been built after 1996. In 2006, over 90% of the dwellings in the area were
owned by a member of the household. Since 1996, the average owner’s monthly payments have
increased substantially; from $244 in 1996 to $406 in 2006. Similarly, the average gross rents in
the area have also increased significantly during this time period; from $365 in 1996 to $490 in
2006. In keeping with the regional trend, the vast majority of households in the region are
single-family. Of the total households in the area, 1300 are single family, 280 are non-family
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households and 20 are multiple family households. It should be noted that the number of nonfamily households has shown a steady and significant increase since 1996 (see Table 4.20).
Table 4.18 - Hearts Delight Area
Male
Female
2,010
2,145
80
80
100
105
130
120
135
115
85
105
90
75
85
115
120
165
160
175
180
175
175
180
180
200
150
155
120
105
80
90
55
70
45
60
20
30
10
25
Total
4,155
160
210
250
250
195
165
205
285
335
360
355
380
305
225
170
120
100
55
25
Total Age Groups
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
Notes:
Figures may not add to total due to random rounding.
Labrador
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2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
340
300
290
Couple Families
150
130
120
90
80
80
Male Lone-Parents
20
..
..
Female Lone-Parents
75
70
70
Non Family Persons
100
90
90
40
30
40
60
50
50
Incidence
Total Family Types
18.80%
16.50%
16.20%
Couple Families
12.30%
10.50%
9.80%
58.70%
48.20%
47.20%
Male Lone-Parents
55.20%
..
..
Female Lone-Parents
59.60%
49.10%
47.60%
Non Family Persons
22.90%
21.40%
21.50%
25.30%
21.60%
23.90%
21.50%
21.30%
20.00%
Notes:
a
Using Census definitions of family types (includes couple families, lone-parent families and nonfamily persons). Please note, beginning in 2000, Statistics Canada began using the term Couple Families
for Husband-Wife Families. Couple Families include same sex common law families.
b
c
A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, with at least one child living
with the parent.
d
family. Non-family persons may live with their married children or with their children who have
children of their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They
may also be living alone or with other non-family persons.
e
Copyright: Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency, ,Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2001
1,540
1,565
$62,200
$58,765
7
7
2006
1,605
7
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Rented
1,415
$244
125
$365
1,565
$372
115
$459
1,455
$406
155
$490
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
1,530
..
1,525
10
..
..
10
..
1,515
1,540
30
35
20
35
640
42%
265
190
190
905
59%
440
340
120
545
585
195
145
200
1,020
215
175
195
1,025
430
390
100
445
320
165
60
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1996-2000
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Household Type
1,325
1,300
1,300
30
30
20
185
235
280
Notes:
a
b
Labrador
4.1.6 New Perlican – Winterton Area
The New Perlican-Winterton area of the region exhibits a significantly lower incidence of low
income families than the regional average. In 2005, the regional incidence of low income
families was 17.7%, while in the New Perlican-Winterton area the incidence was only 11.5%.
As with other areas of the region, the incidence of low income families is highest in the loneparent category, although these rates are still significantly lower than the regional average. It
should be noted that, in this area, there are no male lone-parent families (See Table 4.22).
Between 1996 and 2006, there has been a small but steady decline in the number of dwellings in
the area. In 1996 there were 915 total dwellings, while in 2006 there were only 865 dwellings.
In this area, the average value of dwellings is significantly lower than the regional average and
has decreased between 1996 and 2001. Despite the decrease in property values, both average
owner’s monthly expenses and the average gross rent have increased during the same time
period. In 1996, the average owner’s monthly payments were $271. In 2006, these payments
averaged $396. It should be noted, that while the average gross rent has increased somewhat
during this time period, in 2006 the average gross rent is below the average owner’s monthly
payments. Over 98% of dwellings in this area detached houses. There are no apartment
buildings, and less than 2% of the dwellings are classified as ‘other.’ Almost 96% of the
dwellings are owned by a member of the household. Less than 40% of dwellings in the New
Perlican-Winterton area were built after 1971, and only 5% were built after 1996.
Approximately 74% of households in the area are single-family; 26% are non-family households
and, as of 2006, there are no multiple-family households in the area (See Table 4.23).
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Table 4.21 - New Perlican - Winterton Area
Male
Female
Total
1,060
1,055
2,115
Total Age Groups
0-4
35
35
70
5-9
50
25
75
10-14
60
45
100
15-19
70
55
125
20-24
50
40
90
25-29
35
30
65
30-34
40
45
85
35-39
65
60
125
40-44
85
75
160
45-49
85
80
160
50-54
95
90
185
55-59
85
100
185
60-64
70
90
160
65-69
80
75
155
70-74
65
80
145
75-79
40
50
95
80-84
40
35
75
85-89
15
25
40
90+
5
10
20
Notes: Figures may not add to total due to random rounding.
Labrador
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2003
2004
2005
Total Family Types
140
130
110
Couple Families
60
50
40
30
30
30
Male Lone-Parents
..
..
..
Female Lone-Parents
25
25
15
Non Family Persons
50
50
50
30
30
30
20
20
20
Incidence
Total Family Types
14.20%
12.70%
11.50%
Couple Families
10.10%
8.10%
6.70%
38.40%
29.70%
30.10%
Male Lone-Parents
..
..
..
Female Lone-Parents
38.00%
30.80%
30.20%
Non Family Persons
16.20%
17.10%
16.30%
26.40%
24.60%
28.30%
9.60%
12.00%
9.30%
Notes:
a
b
c
the parent.
d
e
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Housing: 1996, 2001, 2006
1996
2001
915
900
$40,800
$38,610
7
7
2006
865
7
Type of Occupancy
Owned
Rented
855
$271
65
$341
870
$315
30
$403
830
$396
35
$387
Type of Dwelling
Detached house
Without apartment
With apartment
Apartment building
Other
905
99%
905
..
10
..
..
..
865
850
10
-
25
15
560
61%
250
160
150
355
39%
160
130
70
500
525
195
155
150
395
210
140
175
345
185
130
75
10
130
90
60
45
Before 1971
Before 1946
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971 or later
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1996
1996-2001
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Household Type
775
735
640
10
15
130
150
225
Notes:
a
regular monthly mortgage or loan payments are zero.
b
Labrador
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4.2 Housing and Homelessness Issues in the Baccalieu Trail Region
Through the course of this study, it has become increasingly apparent that the region’s housing
stock is not adequate to address the needs of many residents. Unfortunately, at the time of
writing, there are no reliable statistics regarding the exact scope and magnitude of homelessness
in the Baccalieu Trail region. That said through the course of the consultations with service
providers in the region it has been reiterated repeatedly that lack of access to safe, affordable and
appropriate housing is a common concern of many residents in the region. In addition, according
to many service providers, individuals with acute housing needs, i.e., the need for immediate
shelter, are becoming increasingly common. For instance, one service provider with Human
Resources Labour and Employment stated that in the past two years, twenty-five clients out of a
total caseload of thirty (or approximately 83%) have experienced acute housing issues.
Similarly, one social worker with Eastern Health’s Community Support Program stated that, in
the past year, she is aware of fourteen clients in their programme who have experienced
significant difficulty in accessing safe, affordable and appropriate housing. Similar figures have
been reported by other service providers through the course of the consultations; with reports of
70 to 80% of their clients having experienced acute housing needs. It should be noted that there
are a significant number of organizations that do not normally address housing issues have
reported an increase in the numbers of clients with housing and/or homelessness related
concerns. For instance, the Baccalieu Trail Youth Employment Centre, a community
organization which is mandated to assist young people in obtaining employment, has had seven
clients who have either been homeless or housed in inadequate environments. Likewise the
CBDC-TC Community Youth Coordinator has had approximately twenty-one clients with
housing concerns.
It should be noted that the reported housing issues are not limited solely to those individuals who
are in need of rental accommodations. As has been reported through these consultations, many
individuals who own their own home are experiencing distinct challenges with regard to
maintaining their property or affording the cost of utilities. Thus while the individual may own a
home, the property may not be adequate, safe or accessible. Moreover, the declining property
values present within a number of areas in the region presents a distinct challenge to many home
owners as lack of equity or low resale values may prevent them from financing necessary
renovations or purchasing a more appropriate dwelling. While there is an acute lack of
accessible and affordable rental units (particularly evident in regard to small apartments), this
housing shortage appears to extend to all price points of rental units. As illustrated in the
previous section, the majority of houses available in the region are medium to large size,
detached single family dwellings. Few of these dwellings encompass rental units, and there are
few apartment or multi-family units available. In addition, while there are some NL Housing
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Units in the region, these units are in high demand and there are frequently long wait list for
potential tenants.
The shortage of rental accommodations and small sized and/or accessible dwellings is further
complicated by the geography of the region. As illustrated, outside of the Carbonear, Harbour
Grace and Bay Roberts areas, the Baccalieu Trail region is comprised of a large number of small
rural communities. There is currently no public transportation available in the region. While
appropriate accommodations may be available in the region as a whole, they may not be
available within the individual’s or family’s home community. As a result, many individuals
are obliged to choose between maintaining their community ties and support networks, and
living in a safe, affordable and appropriate home
While the overall shortage of rental units has had a negative effect across income levels, the most
acute effects are experienced by those who have additional issues with which to contend.
Through the course of this study, it has become apparent that the most acute housing issues are
being experienced by those who are struggling with a number of issues including:
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Complex Needs
Compromised mental health
Developmental delayed
Addictions
Criminal history
Behavioural Issues
Young people
Seniors
Survivors of domestic violence
It should be noted that for those contending with the aforementioned issues, the financial
limitations are only one of a myriad of barriers to accessing safe, affordable and appropriate
housing. With the exception of seniors3, those with the aforementioned issues are often
perceived as undesirable tenants. These perceptions, when combined with the shortage of rental
accommodations, present a distinct barrier to accessing appropriate housing; as landlords have
little difficulty in leasing available units to ‘more desirable’ tenants. The negative perceptions
regarding the desirability of certain populations are particularly problematic when viewed in
relation to the geographic and demographic composition of many areas of the region. The lack
of anonymity in small rural towns ensures that individuals who have been identified or classified
Seniors appear to be seen as ‘ideal tenants’ particularly in relation to other groups who require
affordable rental accommodations.
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as difficult or undesirable tenants are known to landlords; thereby decreasing their likeliness of
obtaining accommodations in the area.
For those who have managed to acquire a rental unit, the overall shortage of rental
accommodations and the difficulties associated with obtaining appropriate housing have the
potential to place the individual in a particularly vulnerable position. Through the course of the
consultations a number of service providers related cases wherein their clients were forced to live
in unsafe housing, and/or contend with inequitable treatment due to their fear of eviction. The
fear of eviction and the lack of equitable treatment were particularly evident amongst individuals
who had to contend with a variety of issues and whose circumstances ensured that they were
limited in their housing options. In some cases, the fear of eviction was so acute that the
individuals were disinclined to complain about severe problems with their rental unit. For
instance, one service provider related a case in which one of her clients was obliged to live
without appropriate electrical or sewer systems due to their fear of the consequences of making a
complaint to the landlord.
While in many instances seniors are viewed by landlords as ‘ideal’ tenants, it has become
apparent that the shortage of small sized apartments or rental units, has presented a distinct
challenge to many seniors in the region. For many seniors their ‘family home’ has become too
large and costly to maintain, and few of the existing homes are accessible to individuals with
mobility issues. In addition, the cost of maintenance, housing upgrades and utilities are often too
high for individuals living on a fixed or marginal income. While there are a number of subsidy
programmes available which address the cost of utilities and building maintenance, these
programmes are not widely known and are frequently not ‘user-friendly.’ Unfortunately, in
order to obtain adequate or appropriate housing, many seniors are required to leave their
communities and relocate to the more urban areas of the region; a practice which not only
separates them from their support network but also has a broader negative effect on the wider
community.
Another key issue that emerged through the course of this study was the reliance on familial or
friendship ties to address immediate housing concerns. This reliance appears to be a function of
cultural traditions, shortage of affordable and appropriate housing and gaps in the available
services. In some cases, this reliance has resulted in a ‘homeless’ person being taken in by
extended family, while in others it has resulted in a practice of ‘couch surfing’ or living in nonsuitable accommodations, i.e., sheds. In other cases, particularly those which include violence,
addictions, mental health issues, and/or behavioural issues, the family members who have
adopted the role of caretaker are themselves placed at risk of homelessness.
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Finally, it has become apparent that there is a lack of housing alternatives available in the region.
In particular, there are currently no emergency shelters4 for youth or individuals with complex
needs, and there are no semi-supervised housing arrangements. This lack of emergency shelters
has compromised the ability of many service providers to address both emergency and long-term
housing needs. With regard to emergency housing, in many cases, individuals are being housed
temporarily in local motels (at the cost of Social Services). Similarly, the shortage of supervised
or semi-supervised housing arrangements has resulted in a significant number of young
individuals being placed in personal care homes or in ‘Alternate Living Arrangements’ and
Independent Living Arrangements; arrangements which may not be entirely suitable for the
individual and are very costly to maintain.
4.2.1 Focus Group - Old Perlican
The primary concerns raised in the focus group in Old Perlican were in relation to seniors who
were no longer able to afford to maintain or heat their family homes. In particular, it was noted
that for many seniors in the area their current house is much larger than they require and there
are no housing alternatives (aside from personal care homes) available in the local area. The
shortage of home care was also identified as a significant barrier to maintaining appropriate
housing. It was noted that while the individual may qualify for a certain amount of support, it
was very difficult to find a reliable home care worker; in turn compromising the individual’s
ability to stay in their home. Other concerns are as follows:
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Influx of ‘summer people’ and the decline of year-round residents
Seniors forced to sell family home due to cost of utilities and maintenance and relocate to
Carbonear
Shorter working season due to changes in the local fishery – resulting in an increase in
the numbers of ‘working poor’
Family members who are dependent upon their elderly parents’ income (CPP) resulting
in the parent being unable to live independently or choose their living arrangement
Available subsidy programmes (utilities and building maintenance) are frequently
confusing and are often inaccessible to many seniors in the area
Geography and cost of transportation
During this session a number of local assets were identified by participants including community
food banks, fundraising initiatives and the endeavours of local church women’s organizations.
Despite the expressed difficulties associated with accessing formal public services, there are a
wide range of informal outreach services currently being conducted by community groups and
individual community members.
It should be noted that Iris Kirby will be opening a women’s shelter in Carbonear in winter 2010.
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In addition, it was noted that a number of parishes in the area were in the process of either selling
or repurposing their real estate and that affordable or emergency housing initiatives may be seen
as a viable use for these properties. Finally, a number of participants stated that they would
experience difficulties in establishing housing shelters for individuals with mental health issues
due to the prevalence of stereotypes regarding the inability of these individuals to become
constructive members of the community.
4.2.2 Focus Group - Whiteway
While seniors housing issues were raised by participants during this session, the discussion was
more heavily focused on the recent increases in the cost of housing and the lack of locally
available housing alternatives. These issues include:
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Increase of average rental costs from $350/month to $700+/month
Lack of local employment opportunities
Increase in drug use (mostly youth)
Increase in property crime (not local residents)
Lack of resources and supports to encourage young people to stay in the area
Remaining young people frequently have mental health or developmental issues which
have prevented them from obtaining employment
Isolation of individuals with mental health or developmental issues and the reliance on
family support
Lack of support for caregivers, including emotional support
Lack of information regarding services and supports (computer literacy is often needed in
order to access information regarding services and supports)
Small-town dynamics increase the difficulty in asking for help
Despite these challenges there are a number of supportive programmes available through
community organizations in the area. With some exceptions, these programmes are largely
directed toward employment concerns. The one exception is the work that has been directed
toward developing an affordable seniors’ complex in the region.
4.3 Strategic Planning Session
As a follow-up on the regional focus groups, a community planning day was held on November
18th, 2009 at the Northern Avalon Wolverines Search and Rescue Building, Bay Roberts. This
day long workshop was intended to provide a forum in which to identify the key projects that
would be incorporated into the resulting Community Plan. Participants included representatives
from: CBDC, the SPLASH Centre, Corrections and Community Services, Mental Heath and
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Addictions, Community Supports, Baccalieu Trail Youth Employment Centre, Human
Resources, Labour and Employment, Seniors Resource Centre, CMHC and Iris Kirby House.
This planning session was divided into two parts. During the first part of the session,
participants were asked to outline the key issues and assets related to housing and homelessness
in the Baccalieu Trail region. Following this discussion, a nominal group approach was used to
identify which issues were seen as the priority areas. During the second part of the day,
participants were divided into small groups to develop a clear direction for the initiative and to
develop a loose action plan. The findings for the Community Planning day are outlined below.
4.3.1 Issues Related to Housing and Homelessness in the Baccalieu Trail Region
 Shortage of Land for Housing Development
 Seniors
o Shortage of home support workers
o Problems associated with family dynamics
o Financial concerns
o Knowledge of available programmes and housing supports
o Literacy (written and computer)
o Lack of ‘user-friendly’ services and/or support programmes
o Over-housed
 unable to afford the cost of utilities and maintenance (compounded by the
time required to access subsidy programmes)
o Lack of information regarding housing programmes
o Information on programme specifics is not readily accessible
 Hidden Groups who are Experiencing Issues Related to Housing and Homelessness
o Young People
 Rarely covered by existing services
 Housing issues are normally addressed by family members
 Frequently availing of inadequate housing arrangements, i.e., living in
sheds
 Often alienated from support programmes
 Disenfranchised
 Isolated
 Frequently contending with other (non-housing related) issues, such as
breakdown in family support, abuse, addictions, and so on.
 Individuals Arriving from Outside of the Region or Province
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o Response to the perceived availability of jobs, despite the fact that a little of the
local affluence is related to local employment
Availability and Cost of Rental Units
o Lack of availability of rental units in local areas
o Costs of rental units are higher than local wage rates can sustain
o Rental subsidies are frequently inaccessible to those who are not receiving social
assistance
Few Incentives to Become Landlords
o Many landlords are either not maintaining their units or simply selling
o Perception that Seniors Housing is a more lucrative venture than other housing
developments, i.e., developments which support individuals with mental health or
developmental issues. Belief is that seniors’ housing projects are ‘easy’ and that
seniors are ideal tenants.
o A number of incentive programmes exist, but are not widely known
o Need for the increased involvement of landlords in affordable housing strategies
Need for community education
o Related to each of the available programmes
o Challenge prevailing beliefs regarding individuals contending with issues such as
mental health, addictions, and developmental delays and so on.
Need for a ‘vehicle’ to bring together the variety of stakeholders engaged with affordable
housing and programme development
Need for a ‘generic’ emergency shelter to address immediate housing concerns
o This shelter should service a variety of populations including:
 Individuals with development mental delays
 Individuals with mental health issues
 Individuals with behavioral issues ‘hard-to-house’
 Individuals with addictions
 Individuals with criminal history
 Individuals with complex needs
o Need to address housing issues before other concerns can be addressed.
o Should provide intensive discharge planning
Need for both short- and long-term housing solutions
Need for dedicated professional staff to address housing issues
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Need for related supports
o Employment supports
o Youth training programmes, i.e., ‘Train for Trades’
o Inclusion in broader community
4.3.2 Local Assets Related to Housing and Homelessness
 Homecare Agencies
 Strong Intersectoral Partnerships (Government, Community Groups, Faith Groups, Etc)
o Pastoral Care Committee (Eastern Health and Local Clergy)
o Baccalieu Advisory Board (Local Stakeholders involved in housing related
projects)
 Local Clergy who are very active in Community Development and Social Programmes
 Large Amount of ‘community’ Real Estate which is Currently Lacking Purpose
 Availability of Crown Lands
 Youth Support Programmes such as the ‘Baccalieu Trail Youth Employment Centre’ and
the SPLASH Centre
 Local Food Banks
 Access to Experts in Affordable Housing and Shelter Development
o Iris Kirby
o Stella Burry
o Provincial Housing Network
o Choices for Youth
o Etc.
 Seniors’ Resource Centre
o Local Satellite Office
 Trinity-Conception Family Resource Centres
 Poverty Reduction Strategy
 Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy
 Flexibility of local departments and community organizations
 Municipal Organizations (Joint Councils & Joint Mayors)
 Community Service Organizations (Lions Clubs, Kiwanis, Church Women’s Groups, etc)
 Community Gardens and Greenhouse Projects (St. Francis School)
 Breakfast Programmes
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Local Salvation Army Thrift Stores (‘no charge’ policy for individuals in need)
Accessible Community Facilities
Cadets
Sporting Associations and Facilities
Hospitals located in Carbonear, Old Perlican and Whitbourne
Psychiatrist practicing in local area
Personal Care Facilities
50+ Clubs in many communities
Crafters Groups who engage in fundraising and community development activities
Active Volunteer Firefighters (also engaged in fundraising and community development
activities)
Vibrant Voluntary/Non-Profit Sector
Effective Regional Economic Development Board (M-RON) which hosts a variety of
social initiatives such as:
o Supported Employment Services
o Youth Employment Centre
o Capacity Building
Active Regional Development Associations
o Lower Trinity RDA
o North Shore RDA
Wide range of Social Development and/or Supportive Organizations
o SPAN
o CPA
o WISE
o CHMC
o CBDC
o RCMP
o Self-Health Groups (AA and NA)
Affordable Housing Developments Currently Underway (Seniors’ Housing)
o Dildo
o Harbour Grace (8 units currently being developed with an additional 8 units
planned)
o Bay Roberts
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Related Housing Programmes
o Rental subsidies
o Victim services
o Mental health crisis line
Drop in ‘free-lunch’ café in Clarkes Beach (11-2pm daily and Sunday Dinner)
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5. Strategic Directions
As illustrated, the Baccalieu Trail region is currently experiencing a housing shortage. An aging
housing stock, combined with a lack of variety of housing types, changing demographic patterns,
and an overall increase in the cost of housing and maintenance, have had a significant impact on
the ability of many residents to attain and maintain safe, affordable and appropriate housing.
While many of these concerns are shared among residents, the most acute housing issues are
being experienced by the most vulnerable individuals in the region. Despite the growing
awareness of the prevalence of housing and homelessness issues in the region, the process of
developing collective and collaborative strategies to address these issues is in its infancy.
The Community Plan outlined in the follow pages is intended to support and augment the
development of regional partnerships and collaborations and, in doing so, establish the
foundation from which future housing issues can be collectively identified and addressed. As
such, the Community Plan outlined in this document should be viewed as only the first phase of
a long-term regional housing project. To this end, this Community Plan has three distinct
sections. The first section is focused on addressing the most immediate housing needs, through
establishing emergency housing shelters in various communities in the region. These shelters
have been envisioned as fairly small units, which are dispersed throughout the region, and which
will be mandated to provide residents with emergency housing as well as the supports needed to
obtain long-term, sustainable housing. Ideally, these shelters, while operating in concert with
each other, would be locally managed and would operate with enough independence to ensure
that each shelter was reflexive of the needs of the community in which it is housed. The second
section of this community plan is focused on increasing the capacity of the Baccalieu Advisory
Board (BAB) to facilitate effective collaboration amongst organizations, institutions and
government departments who are engaged with housing and homelessness related programmes.
Accordingly, this section of the Community Plan is focused on increasing the overall ability of
BAB to identify emerging housing issues, develop collective responses to the identified issues,
and to develop the institutional memory necessary for facilitating effective collaborative
responses, and increasing the regional knowledge-base surrounding housing and homelessness.
The final section of this Community Plan is aimed at addressing the long-term housing needs in
the region through increasing both the quantity and variety of housing stock available within the
region.
This Community Plan is outlined below.
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FIGURE 3 - STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
Increase Capacity of Baccalieu Advisory
Board to Oversee Projects Related to
Housing and Homelessness
Develop Emergency Shelters
Establish a
Youth Task
Force
Develop
Communication
Strategy
Establish a
‘Complex
Needs’ Task
Force
External
Communications
Strategy
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Public
Build a Business
Case for Social
Housing
Internal
Communications
Strategy
Project Outline – Acute Housing Needs
Project Title
Issues to be
Addressed
Goals
Development of Emergency Shelters
to Address Immediate Short-term Housing Needs
 Need for an umbrella organization to address immediate/emergency
housing needs
 Need to address geographic concerns present within the Baccalieu Trail
region, i.e., rural and urban populations, concentration of services in
Carbonear, Harbour Grace and Bay Roberts area, etc.
 Need for an organization to support the transition to long-term
sustainable housing
 Need for an appropriate proponent to support shelter development
To provide individuals with housing needs access to safe and appropriate
emergency housing and the supports needed in order for these individuals to
make the transition to long-term sustainable housing
Objectives
Lead Agency
or Agencies:
1. To obtain appropriate real estate in which to house an emergency shelter
2. To obtain the financial commitments required to ensure the sustainability
of the shelter
3. To develop and implement the range of programming needed to support
the transition to long-term housing
4. To develop strong collaborative partnerships with service organizations,
community groups, government departments and other stakeholders in
the region
BAB & Shelter Proponent
Will need the support of HRLE, Eastern Health, and CHMC
Will also need the expertise of those organizations currently involved in shelter
development and management
Resources Required
Financial
Amount/Type Required
To Be Determined
Human
To Be Determined
Other (i.e., community
support)
To Be Determined
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Strategy
Action Plan
Task
1. Identify Proponent and Establish
Board of Directors
2. Define scope of shelter, including
rules and regulations
Agency or Agencies Responsible
BAB, Faith Organizations (note:
the Anglican Parish in Clarkes
Beach has expressed interest in
becoming a proponent)
Board of Directors in consultation
with BAB
Timeframe
1 month
2 months
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3. Find location for shelter & begin
necessary renovations
Should draw on the
expertise of those involved
in the development and
management of shelters
 Should include service
providers and related
professionals practicing in
the region
Board of Directors in consultation
with BAB
6 months
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4. Open shelter
5. Establish long-term supports
Should involve government
departments at all levels
Board of Directors
BAB, Board of Directors, Service
Providers and other stakeholders
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6 months
1 Year after the
opening of the first
shelter.
Project Outline – Capacity Building
Project Title
Capacity Building – Baccalieu Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness
Goals
To increase the capacity of the Baccalieu Advisory Board on Housing and
Homelessness to facilitate the development of collaborative initiatives related to
housing and homelessness in the region
Objectives


Lead Agency
or Agencies:
To develop the operational capacity to facilitate collaborative initiatives
amongst member organizations
To create the operational capacity to respond to emerging issues related
to housing and homelessness in the region
BAB with the support of its members
Resources Required
Financial
Human
Cost of meeting space and nutrition breaks
Membership
Facilitator
Other
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Action Plan
Task
1. Schedule day long planning session
2. Appoint facilitator for planning session
3. Host planning session
This session should focus on two key
issues, namely:
 what role should BAB take?
 What changes if any need to be
made in order to best fulfill this
role?
4. Implement changes identified through
the planning session
Baccalieu Advisory Board
Timeframe
2 weeks
2 weeks
1 day
3 months
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Project Outline – Internal Communications Strategy
Project Title
Goals
Objectives
Internal Communications Strategy for the Baccalieu Advisory Board on Housing
and Homelessness
To increase the operation capacity of BAB through ensuring that information is
easily shared among the various organizations and institutions who are involved
with the Board and to increase the capacity of BAB to support collaborative
approaches to identifying and addressing housing and homelessness issues in the
region.





Lead Agency
or Agencies:
To provide a forum in which members can share information, raise
concerns
To provide a vehicle with which to foster new collaborative approaches
to emerging housing and homelessness issues in the region
To ensure that initiatives undertaken by the various organizations are
complementary rather than competitive
To facilitate the efficient use of human and financial resources
To provide a means of evaluating the effectiveness of completed projects
BAB with the active support of its members
Resources Required
Financial
Human
Dependent upon the type of communications strategy employed
Coordinator
Other
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Action Plan
Task
1. Identify the
communication needs of the
BAB and develop a means
for sharing this information
amongst members
Timeframe
2 months
This is likely to include:
regular meetings, members
listserv, database of housing
initiatives and contact
information and regular
planning sessions
2. Implement the resulting
operational changes
3. Evaluate the effectiveness
of the communication
strategy and make any
required changes
2 months
1 month to conduct
evaluation, should be
conducted no more that
six months after the
implementation of the
communications strategy
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Project Outline – External Communications Strategy
Project Title
Goals
Objectives
Lead Agency
or Agencies:
Public Awareness Strategy and Promotional Activity
To remove the common misconceptions that many have regarding individuals
with complex needs, particularly with regard to housing. The short-term goal is
to develop a promotional strategy which capitalizes on existing resources such as
local newsletters, municipal websites, and so on. Over the long-term, the goal is
to create a ‘resource centre’ which can act as a ‘clearing house’ for information,
resources and direction related to social housing.
 Develop a public awareness campaign
 Support networking opportunities
 Host special events
 Provide a communications vehicle for those involved in addressing
housing and homelessness issues
Financial
Resources Required
Dependent upon the type of communications strategy
employed
Human
Other(i.e., community support)
Coordinator
Dependent upon the type of communications strategy
employed
Action Plan
Task
Timeframe
1. Develop a promotional strategy,
3 months
including the development of a
housing newsletter and engaging
local media
2. Identify sources of funding to
implement the promotional strategy
3. Implement the resulting strategy
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3 months
Project Outline – Building a Business Case for Social Housing
Project Title
Issues to be
Addressed
Building a Business Case for Social Housing Particularly as it Relates to
Individuals with Complex Needs
 Access to Affordable and Suitable Housing
 Barriers to Housing
 Lack of awareness on the part of landlords and wider communities
regarding mental illness and addictions
Goals
To improve the availability of affordable and suitable housing for individuals
with complex needs.
Objectives
1. Build partnerships between private enterprise, service providers, and
clients
2. Build a ‘business case’ for affordable housing development
3. Remove the barriers to affordable and suitable housing (attitudinal and
financial barriers)
Lead Agency Baccalieu Advisory Board (BAB)
or Agencies: Community Organizations
Eastern Health
NL Housing
HRLE
Resources Required
Financial
Funding for Coordinator’s Salary and Related Office Expenses
Human
Other
Volunteer Directors
Coordinator
Community Support including the active support of private enterprise
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Task
1. Establish Housing and
Homelessness Task Force


Timeframe
6 months
Focused on complex needs of
individuals
Related to BAB but with a
formal presence
2. Conduct a feasibility study and
market analysis of the viability of
establishing dedicated affordable
housing units in the Baccalieu Trail
region.

Action Plan
Agency or Agencies
Community Organizations, BAB,
NL Housing, HRLE and Eastern
Health
Outline a ‘business case’ for
social housing
3. Develop incentive programme
directed toward current or prospective
landlords
Housing and Homelessness Task
Force
4-6 months
Other stakeholders including:
 Private Enterprise
 NL Housing
 Service Providers
 Etc
Housing and Homelessness Task
Force, related Development
Agencies
4. Devolve programme to other agency Housing and Homelessness Task
Force, related Development
Agencies
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1 Year
1 Year
Project Outline – Youth Homelessness
Project Title
Goals
Objectives
Establish a Youth Task Force focused on Addressing Issues Related to Housing
and Homelessness
To provide a vehicle with which to develop a collective response to issues
related to youth housing and homelessness issues in the region




Lead Agency
or Agencies:
To identify housing and homelessness issues which are specific to youth
in the region and which would benefit from a collective response
To provide a means of coordinating a collective response to the identified
issues
To provide a means of evaluating the effectiveness of the resulting
initiatives
To provide a means of engaging young people in addressing issues
related to housing and homelessness in the region
BAB
Youth Organizations and Agencies in the Region
Municipalities
Educational Institutions
Related Government Departments
Resources Required
Financial
Human
Other
Dependent upon type of initiatives identified by the task force
Commitment from Youth Service Organizations and General Membership of
BAB
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Action Plan
Task
1. Establish Youth Task Force
2. Identify the individuals, groups
and/or organizations that should be
represented on the Task Force
3. Develop a regular schedule for
meetings and reporting to BAB
BAB
BAB
Youth Task Force
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Timeframe
1 month
1 month
Ongoing
Project Outline – Complex Needs
Project Title
Goals
Objectives
Establish a ‘Complex Needs’ Task Force focused on Addressing Issues Related
to Housing and Homelessness
To provide a vehicle with which to develop a collective response to the housing
and homelessness issues faced by individuals with complex needs



Lead Agency
or Agencies:
To identify housing and homelessness issues which are specific to
individuals with complex needs and which would benefit from a
collective response
To provide a means of coordinating a collective response to the identified
issues
To provide a means of evaluating the effectiveness of the resulting
initiatives
BAB
Service Organizations
Eastern Health
Heath Care Providers
Municipalities
Educational Institutions
Related Government Departments
Resources Required
Financial
Human
Other
Commitment from Service Organizations and General Membership of BAB
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Action Plan
Task
1. Establish ‘Complex Needs’ Task
Force
2. Identify the individuals, groups
and/or organizations that should be
represented on the Task Force
3. Develop a regular schedule for
meetings and reporting to BAB
BAB
Timeframe
1 month
BAB
1 month
Complex Needs Task Force
Ongoing
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6. Contact Information
Baccalieu Trail Housing and Homelessness Community Plan
Contact Information
Name
Organization
Email
Phone
Sheila
Handrigan
Tracy Oates
HRLE
[email protected]
945-3004
HRLE
[email protected]
945-3223
Wendy
Cranford
Eastern Health
[email protected]
945-6551
Kim Crane
CBDC-TC
[email protected]
[email protected]
596-3450
596-3849
945-3020
596-6217
Mary Cleary
Karen Davis
M-RON, Inc
[email protected]
Dana
Combden
Eastern Health
[email protected]
Robin Harris
YEC (M-RON, Inc)
[email protected]
596-3700
Megan
Forward
YEC (M-RON, Inc)
[email protected]
596-3700
Gladys
Mercer
Town of Carbonear
[email protected]
596-5124
Cindy Clarke
Eastern Health
[email protected]
786-5219
Marie Ryan
Shelley Grant
Rev. Roscoe
Cole
Senior’s Resource Centre
Senior’s Resource Centre
United Church,
Broad Cove, Blackhead,
Western Bay and Ochre Pit
Cove
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
786-4630
786-4630
598-2943
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Father Gerald
Westcott
Rev. Cathy
Laskey
Mildred
Glynn
Francis
Glynn*
Deceased
Rev. Elsie
Pottle
Anglican Parish of the
Resurrection
Anglican Parish of Heart’s
Content
Lower Trinity Regional
Development Association
Lower Trinity Regional
Development Association
fathergerald@anglicanresurrection.
com
[email protected]
786-7808
United Church
588-2638
Joy Bishop
Dobbie
Stacey Harris
Local Service District
Cavendish
CBDC
SPLASH Centre
Department of Corrections
and Community Services
Eastern Health
588-2596
583-2359
583-2016
583-2016
[email protected]
596-1284
[email protected]
945-3020
[email protected]
945-6505
Eastern Health
[email protected]
227-3610
Glen Furlong
CMHC
[email protected]
772-4949
Gail Tobin
Iris Kirby House
[email protected]
722-9272
Lisa Clarke
Mental Health Nurse, Case
Manager
Community Support
Program Social Worker,
Old Perlican.
Old Perlican Pastoral Care
[email protected]
945-6591
[email protected]
587-2332
Lynn Burke
Wendy
White
Lilly
Mulrooney
Bramwell
Pollett
Rev. Yvonne
Hopkins
587-2067
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Housing and Homelessness Community Plan – Baccalieu Trail

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