A lawsuit from the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) aims to prove that prohibiting people from sheltering in public spaces in Vancouver during the daytime violates sections of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “Shelter is a fundamental human right. It provides people with safety, security, community and is necessary, …
Read More »As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response
Homeless encampments have become increasingly common in Montreal over the past five years, leading authorities to adopt a patchwork of approaches to monitor and address the problem, documents reveal. Records obtained by CBC News under access-to-information legislation show a sharp rise in encampments since the pandemic, both downtown and in …
Read More »Montreal police move in to dismantle part of homeless encampment east of downtown
Montreal police are carrying out an operation to dismantle sections of a homeless encampment on Notre-Dame Street East near the city’s downtown core. Last month, Quebec’s Transport Ministry issued eviction notices to the people who had been living in tents near Morgan Park in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. The Quebec government owns that …
Read More »Kleefeld, Man. woman homeless after ‘heartbreaking’ downpour floods community – Winnipeg
Khristy Butler’s Tuesday started like any other, but certainly didn’t end that way. When it wrapped up, her home of six and a half years in Kleefeld, Man., was no longer livable due to a rainstorm that wiped out her entire basement, about eight inches of rainfall filling it with …
Read More »Halifax police union criticizes civilian review of 2021 homeless encampment evictions – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 3, 2024 12:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Halifax police union says it’s disappointed with a review calling for an apology for the way officers and the city handled homeless encampment evictions and a …
Read More »New bylaw keeps public safe and protects homeless people: Guelph mayor
Descrease article font size Increase article font size City council in Guelph has passed an enforcement bylaw limiting the number of encampments in public spaces. Council voted 10-3 in favor of the decision, which was passed at Wednesday night’s council meeting. Mayor Cam Guthrie said encampment setup in most areas …
Read More »Montreal wants to move day services from homeless shelter, citing ‘difficult’ cohabitation – Montreal
Montreal officials are looking to relocate some of the day services at a homeless shelter west of downtown that also serves as a supervised injection centre. Sud-Ouest borough Mayor Benoit Dorais confirmed Tuesday that the city made the ask to the province, saying “collectively with the government we will have …
Read More »Ontario municipalities say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year
Cities and towns across Ontario saw at least 1,400 homeless encampments in their communities last year, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which is asking the province for guidance on how to handle them, as well as more help to house and support people. The number comes from an AMO survey …
Read More »Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments – Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality is developing a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at city-designated homeless encampments, many of which are growing far beyond their stated capacity. The municipality declined Thursday to provide details about the code or what prompted it, but council meetings have recently heard about safety concerns …
Read More »Future of Brockville’s homeless shelter uncertain
The future of the Cooperative Care Centre, Brockville’s only homeless shelter, is uncertain. Representatives from the centre made a presentation to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville this week, highlighting their dire situation and the potential for closure without additional funding. Located on the eastern edge of Brockville, the …
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