Coming from belgium I have seen big differences with homelessness in Canada. Not only are there more homeless in Canada but their composition is different too.

Coming from belgium I have seen big differences with homelessness in Canada. Not only are there more homeless in Canada but their composition is different too. There are more women and young people on the street. The ratio of whites(and presumably Canadians) to non-white(and presumably immigrants) is also higher. Something that is also remarkable are the obviously drugged people walking in the street. Another difference lies in their behaviour. Many are polite and friendly, or at least that's how they come across when they say things such as "have a good day" after you told them no.