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LGBTQ+ Canadian baby boomers in need of safer housing in senior years

By Jacqueline Gahagan, Full Professor, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University
Ren Thomas, Assistant Professor, School of Planning, Dalhousie University

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of having safe and adequate housing. Having a safe home is not only a fundamental human right, it is also a key determinant of health. Yet when it comes to vulnerable older Canadians, there are a number of alarming policy gaps in existing efforts to address their unique housing needs and concerns.
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