City councillors Shelby Ch’ng and Kristen Oliver respond to a Nov. 15 Op-Ed from local MP Marcus Powlowski on the south-side locations council is considering for a temporary shelter village.
While we appreciate thoughtful considerations brought forward by Member of Parliament Polowski addressing his opposition to temporary shelter, we feel compelled to offer an alternative perspective as people who have been working with front-line staff to address the epidemic of our shared constituent base. We find it highly unorthodox for a sitting MP to appeal to the public to lobby members of council. The member makes several statements that we wish to address.
As we consider solutions, we urge decision-makers like MP Polowski to come to the table with solutions and to embrace a balanced and inclusive approach that reflects all citizens in our ridings, not just those with homes. Thunder Bay’s response to this crisis has the potential to serve as a model of dignity, care, and shared responsibility for all. We do not know what the future holds for the homeless population.
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