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Edmonton's police crackdown on homeless camps during a harsh cold snap, with concerns raised over the evictions. The surge of homelessness in the city, the declaration of a homelessness emergency, and the controversial eviction policies. Living conditions and challenges faced by homeless individuals in extreme weather. Increase in homelessness due to the pandemic and economic downturn. Efforts made by the city to address homelessness and the need for supportive housing units.
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- The city of Edmonton's aggressive eviction policies for homeless encampments, driven by concerns of safety and crime, have faced legal challenges and criticism for violating human rights.
- The growing number of homeless encampments in Edmonton, along with the lack of sufficient shelter space and resources, highlights the urgent need for increased assistance and support from higher levels of government.
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Increasing Number of Encampments and Lawsuit Against the City
The podcast episode explores the growing number of encampments in the city of Edmonton, particularly during the winter season. It mentions a lawsuit filed by a local human rights group, the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights, against the city's eviction policies for these encampments, arguing that they violate human rights. This lawsuit and subsequent public officials' hard stance on encampments led to an accelerated winter of encampment tear downs.
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