OTTAWA — Despite $443 million in new annual spending aimed to reduce homelessness the number of people without a roof over their head has grown by 20 per cent in Canada, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

The new $443 million was a 374 per cent increase compared to prior spending, but it doesn’t appear to be having the desired effect.

Government has dramatically increased spending, but the number of people without a roof has only grown{ai:summary}<p>Big money flowing, but no change in the streets. Homelessness rising despite hefty budget increase. #society</p>

Homelessness increased by 20 per cent despite $443 million Liberal plan: PBO

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