John Rustad said a clear path is needed to prevent homelessness and drug addiction across the province
On his busy day in the Okanagan, B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad made a stop at Kelowna's Tent City to discuss the homeless population and the drug crisis across the province.
"Where we have people with addictions, we need to make sure that we provide the opportunity for people to get clean through detox, and have the opportunity for supportive housing that is drug-free, that's a key in my opinion," said Rustad.
"The Conservative Party will ensure there is strict enforcement of public safety laws to clear both the illegal encampments and to keep public spaces safe. It is time we have places for people now to go in our communities where they can feel safe, where law enforcement will be given the tools needed to be able to make sure these encampments are removed and that order is restored and people can feel safe.
When asked about people experiencing homelessness who don't have to live in a facility, Rustad said: "There are people for example who have had, and I'm sorry to say this, permanent brain damage from the drugs that are on the street, that are not in a situation to ever be able to go back into society, that are living on the streets, in a place where they can't handle the idea of being in four walls in terms of a room or any sorts of housing, we need to be creative in looking at...
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