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Some Homeless Encampments Can Stay, but the Underlying Issues Remain

In many Canadians cities, one noticeable consequence of the pandemic has been a rise in the number of homeless people living in encampments. Now three separate court rulings in British Columbia and Ontario have upheld the right of their residents to not be removed.

There is a widespread housing affordability crisis in Canada right now for all but the wealthy. But as the situation for people at the bottom continues to worsen, much of the political response has focused on people with stable incomes and jobs who want to buy a home.


Tory came through last year and dismantled the main “Homeless camps” so give him credit.

However this new ruling means Toronto could have a worse situation on its hands than before.

Given TO is a Liberal voting city I don’t much care what happens any longer.

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