Today in Canada, we are seeing an increase in homeless youth across the country. Despite common assumptions, the issue of street youth is not limited to Toronto or Montreal, but has become pervasive across the country. While it is impossible to obtain precise statistics, the disturbing reality is that both urban centers and rural communities nationwide are struggling to provide their young people with adequate, affordable housing. Issues around housing supply and affordability, combined with unstable personal circumstances, are distancing young people's access to housing. These causes and their overall consequences must be addressed before society can develop lasting solutions. Housing Canada's street youth will be impossible without action at all levels. Every Canadian citizen has an immense role to play in providing these young people with a promising future. There are numerous causes that have led to the existence of homeless youth in Canada. As with the broader study of homelessness, it should be emphasized that no one cause can be seen exclusively by the others (Layton 2008: 54). The causes of this national crisis are extremely complex and interconnected. However, despite this complexity, many patterns have been found to exist among homeless youth. It turned out that they are mainly social and economic. The social factors that contribute to homelessness are unique to each individual, however, the majority of homeless youth report experiencing emotional abuse or neglect. According to the Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth (E-SYS), conflict with parents was the main reason why most street youth reported leaving home. LGBT youth are overrepresented among... middle of paper ......strengthen self-confidence and motivation. Without adequate outreach services, the provision of transitional and affordable housing will never reach its full potential in keeping young Canadians off the streets. Young Canadians don't belong on the streets. They belong to safe and supportive environments where they are able to succeed as members of an integrated society. Ending youth homelessness will benefit every Canadian. And therefore, the challenge of housing Canada's street youth must be addressed as a collective society. The federal government must allocate funds to provide transitional and affordable housing, while the provincial government must provide social services to support and motivate young people. There is a path back for Canada's street youth, and it is through the activism and participation of individuals like you.