 Thus, private or public organizations across Canada are eligible to receive HPS subsidies to implement Housing First programs.In 2008, the Federal Government of Canada funded a five-year demonstration program, the "At Home/Chez Soi project", aimed at providing evidence about what services and systems best help people experiencing serious mental illness and homelessness.Launched in November 2009 and ending in March 2013, the "At Home/Chez Soi project" was actively addressing the housing need by offering Housing First programs to people with mental illness who were experiencing homelessness in five cities