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4. Write down whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Then, write a
sentence response explaining your opinion.
● Taxpayer money should be used to pay for treatment programs for substance abusers.
● I plan to study, work hard, and pay my own way. Why should I help people who don’t do
this?
● All people in Canada should have a right to adequate housing, just like they have a right
to an education and to health care.
● Taxpayer money should be used to pay for treatment programs for substance abusers.
Homelessness Scenario: Imagine that you must vacate/leave your home. You have only 15 minutes to
choose what to take with you. Anything you pick must be able to fit into a backpack. Illustrate.
What do you choose to take? What did you leave behind?
Reflection:
1. Do you know anyone who is or has been homeless at some time in their life?
4. If you were homeless what would your priorities be? How would you try to survive?
6. If you were homeless, what would you try to do to get off the streets?