homelesscamps

Last week the City completed the dismantling of homeless camps regardless of the protests from residents of the camps and the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights who claim to represent those living in the camps. The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights has launched a lawsuit and injunction against the City. On Tuesday Court of Kings Bench Justice Jonathan Martin is expected to decide whether the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights is qualified to represent the interests of people displaced by encampment teardowns and proceed with its legal action.

Although the weather is getting cold & colder the last homeless camp remains intact. Although there are shelter beds available some in this last camp do not want to move.

Edmonton like other major cities across North America has seen an increase in the number of homeless. Warmer weather is just around the corner and the question of camps has once again become a topic of discussion among city departments. social workers and other concerned community groups.

#homelesscamps, #summer