Canada Homeless
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Criminalizing people for helping unhoused people in Ontario city ‘unconstitutional,’ lawyers argueA proposed bylaw amendment in Barrie, Ont., would prohibit the distribution of tents or tarps, and food, in public parks or on public lands without a permit.PoliticsJun 21, 2023
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Advocates push for priority COVID-19 vaccines for homeless, shelter staffWhile vaccinations for the homeless population have begun in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, the groups are calling for an urgent, consistent Canada-wide effort.CanadaFeb 3, 2021
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Nenshi says Calgary could end homelessness ‘within 2 years’ with help from province, fedsNenshi's comments come after a throne speech in which the federal government committed to ending chronic homelessness in Canada.PoliticsSep 23, 2020
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Canada’s housing strategy needs human rights pillar: UNA United Nations housing watchdog says the federal government's push for a national housing strategy may fall short of its vaunted goals if it doesn't make human rights a central pillar of the plan.CanadaJul 12, 2016
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