Housing advocates are calling the Halifax Regional Municipality's decision to evict homeless people from public parks and green spaces and destroy their shelters and tents on Wednesday "unconscionable." (CBC)In an interview with the CBC's Information Morning on Thursday, Mayor Mike Savage said health and safety were the driving forces behind the evictions. With COVID-19 restrictions lifted and tourists returning to the city, Jonsson said outreach workers are trying every day to "cajole" hotels into accepting as many people as they can. When asked about Savage's comments that people in tents had all been offered temporary housing, Jonsson said he doesn't think everyone has a place to go. Avery said evicting homeless people from tents and shelters can force them into even more unsafe situations.

Source: CBC News August 19, 2021 14:44 UTC