The location of a new pallet shelter site in Halifax has sparked discussion among community members and mayoral candidates on housing and how to best deal with a housing crisis.
WATCH: A new pallet shelter site has been confirmed in a busy Halifax neighbourhood, sparking debate over housing in HRM. The three major candidates for mayor, who recently participated in a public debate, have made housing a top issue in their platforms. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.The location of a new pallet shelter site in Halifax has sparked discussion among community members and mayoral candidates on housing and how to best deal with a housing crisis.
Suzanne Ley, the executive director of Employment Support and Income Assistance with the Department of Community Services, told Global News the province worked closely with the municipality to find new sites. More than 50 locations were considered, she added. Former MP Andy Fillmore said he wants to stop the expansion of tent encampments, and use his city planning background to address housing supply.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
“The path ends in having an apartment, and a permanent place to live. All that stuff takes time. Unfortunately, in the short term we’re going to have encampments,” Mason added.
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