Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser said his government is now approaching municipalities directly to work with them.
WATCH ABOVE: Edmonton police have released video of an elaborate encampment dug under the High Level Bridge. It’s just the latest example of people going to extreme lengths to find shelter in the city.
Global News reached out to the Alberta government for comment on Fraser’s statement. In response, Alberta’s Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the letter sent on Sept. 18 initiated “a planning discussion for federal encampment money” but “was not an offer.” “If a province or territory partners with us, they will be able to select the communities that will get funding from us,” he said. “Should they wish to forego a partnership with us, we will rely on the best available data to inform our decisions.
“Rural communities are also facing these same issues, and by refusing to work with the federal government, the UCP is leaving these communities without support.”
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