Mayor Don Iveson says Edmonton is facing a homelessness emergency as the city has about 10 weeks to find spaces for hundreds of people without homes. "I think it's time to call a spade a spade — to say we have an emergency," Iveson said during council's emergency advisory committee meeting Thursday. Scott McKeen said he's had constant complaints from constituents about homelessness, social disorder, crime and fear. The city's website lists a number of incidents considered to be social disorder, including mischief, noise, disturbances, weapons complaints, mental health act complaints, and arson. He's been lobbying provincial and federal governments for several years for more commitment on permanent supportive housing.

Source: CBC News August 28, 2020 13:52 UTC