For over a decade, Dr. Distasio has worked in Winnipeg’s inner city as well as researching Canadian and global urban issues. During this period he has been involved in over 100 research projects, publications and community initiatives. His most recent effort is serving as Co-Principal Investigator in a project examining homelessness and mental health in Canadian cities. This $110 million dollar project is funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and is the largest such initiative to be conducted in Canadian history.