A petition calling on the City of Ottawa to re-evaluate a decision to include a site in Kanata as a possible location for temporary housing for asylum seekers has quickly gained attention.
It comes after a city memo announced that 40 Hearst Way, part of the Eagleson Park & Ride in Kanata South, would be used for aThe two sites identified by City of Ottawa staff for sprung structures that would serve as welcome centres for asylum seekers.
Kanata residents protest against the City of Ottawa's decision selecting 40 Hearst Way as a site for a sprung structure to house asylum seekers. Nov. 8, 2024. "Firstly, there has been a notable lack of transparency in the site selection process. Many residents, including myself, are frustrated by the absence of clear, accessible information about the criteria used to identify this location and the broader decision-making process. Public consultation and transparency are essential, especially when such a major decision impacts our community," the letter reads, in part.
"I certainly understand the concerns that have been raised by members of the community. Change is difficult, uncertainty is challenging, so people are asking lots of questions and we're going to do our best to answer those questions in the days ahead," he said."But I want to remind everyone that staff at the city are doing everything they can to manage a very difficult situation with the limited resources we have at the City of Ottawa. There is no perfect solution.
"We have always been very welcoming. I remember when I was a child, Marion Dewar, the mayor at the time, welcomed the Vietnamese boat people to our city," he said."This is one of those times. This is a time when we need to extend a hand to people who are escaping very, very difficult circumstances in their home communities and moving to Canada and seeking asylum and seeking refuge. So, we must put our arms around these people and welcome them.
"The most important thing I can say is that if Ward 9 has been selected as a location for this, then I believe Ward 9 is ready to help. I understand people will have a strong reaction to this, but like it or not, asylum seekers are coming to Canada and coming to Ottawa. They are escaping horrible circumstances, and they need and deserve help." Moncton, N.B.
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