Local governments and social service organizations say the pandemic has exacerbated long-standing social issues that need immediate and long-term solutions. In late July, Metro Vancouver's COVID-19 Task Force sent a letter to B.C. In the letter, the task force commends the province for its quick response to provide emergency housing, rent relief and community self-isolation sites during the pandemic. Metro Vancouver says the province needs to do more to ensure long-standing protections are in place for the region's most vulnerable. (Madeline Green/CBC)The federation says cities have been leasing motels and arenas to provide short-term solutions to the housing crisis, but more permanent solutions are needed.

Source: CBC News September 12, 2020 14:00 UTC