Coun. Jeremy Caradonna said the city is frustrated that Saanich is bigger than Victoria, has more industrial land and warehouses, yet has not “stepped up to the plate”
Frustrated with shouldering most of the burden of housing the homeless in extreme weather, Victoria wants Saanich to create more shelters.
The motion came after a presentation to council from Victoria’s emergency program co-ordinator, Tanya Seal-Jones, who said lack of resources and service providers in neighbouring communities has placed additional strain on the city. Caradonna said it may be uncomfortable to point the finger at a single district like Saanich, but the conversation has to start because Victoria can’t be expected to do it all.
Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock said he is open to a conversation on addressing lack of shelter beds, but a regional approach is needed to seeking senior government support on shelter beds and permanent shelter spaces.
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