On today's episode, we talk to Marc Belliveau, executive director of Harvest House about his video campaign created to humanize his clients and all people experiencing homelessness in our community. We also talk about the full scope of the program offered at Harvest House that helps vulnerable people get back on their feet ..read more

Hi Everyone, You might remember from a couple of weeks ago we put out a teaser for bonus episodes that could be found on Patreon. Well, the team at Well & Fair has decided we don't want to put the episodes behind a paywall. It does not align with the larger mission of the podcast. So we are course-correcting now and releasing the full episode this week. We have a lot of these Fact & Footnote episodes planned and in the process of being scripted - those will be available free of charge in the same stream as the main show. A lot of thought and love went into the monologue and I hope you ..read more

On today's episode, we talk to the three members of the Green Party Caucus of New Brunswick: Megan Mitton, David Coon and Kevin Arseneau. We discuss the Housing Minister's plan (or lack thereof) to address the housing crisis in New Brunswick. They share the impact that the housing crisis has had on their constituents, propose policy solutions that could work to keep vulnerable people in their homes, and share concerns over the lack of transparency regarding the decisions to both put the rent cap in place and then abolish it. Sponsors on Patreon make this show sustainable and really help us bu ..read more

Today we have Nick Gefucia on the show from Ellis Don Community Builders with a radical proposition - what if instead of thinking of affordable housing as just real estate we approached it as infrastructure? Gefucia describes a new framework for the public and private sectors to work together to actually get the affordable housing that we need to be built. Listen to learn more ..read more

Well & Fair is a podcast of conversations and we get a lot more out of these conversations with a little info under our belts That's where Facts & Footnotes comes in. Bonus content to complement the main show, Facts & Footnotes goes a little deeper. Full episodes will be available on Patreon , but here is our first bonus episode complete to listen to. We just spoke with the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity in Episode 5, we talked about expanding on Pay Equity Act that was has already been passed. But what does the Pay Equity Act actually say? It's easy to throw around words l ..read more

In today's episode, we talk about a Solutions Lab, being hosted by OStrategies which goes beyond research and is committed to prototypes and action. This Lab seeks to address barriers to housing, especially for those faced with addictions, mental health issues, and violence. We are still early in the process and my guests Cory Herc and Bryn Ferris share what they've learned, how they learned it and the importance of bringing the whole sector together to address homelessness. If you want to reach out to find out how you can be a part of this Solutions Lab don't hesitate to email cory@ostrategie ..read more

Since Affordable Housing is defined as a percentage of income, we need to talk about inequities in pay. This International Women’s Day, we talk to Krysta Cowling from the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity. She explains what pay equity is and why it’s important. As the conversation unfolds, Krysta and I talk about  how our politics were formed in the crucible of our twenties and how those experiences shape our feminism today.  ..read more

In today's eye-opening episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching reality of tent cities and their impact on the unhoused. Join us as we uncover the startling findings from scientific research on involuntary displacement and its grievous consequences for vulnerable individuals. From increased overdose deaths to loss of vital support services, the toll is staggering. We shine a spotlight on Moncton's housing crisis and the complex web of responsibilities between municipalities and provincial governments. With public pressure to address homelessness as a criminal problem, we explore the challeng ..read more

Built for Zero is a Canada-wide effort to end chronic homelessness and veteran homelessness.  Today we talk to Dawn Wheadon from the Greater Moncton Homelessness Steering Committee about Moncton's place in this national change effort, what is working and what needs improvement ..read more

In today's Facts & Footnotes we read through the Final Report for At Home/Chez Soi, created by The Mental Health Commission of Canada. They researched whether Housing First would help address homelessness in Moncton - and it does! This study shows that the human solution is the affordable solution. Let's go through the report together ..read more