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Apr 14, 2022 · These semi-permanent urban encampments seem to appear on the news with increasing frequency, especially in Canadian cities like Vancouver, Victoria, and Toronto. Instead of finding a new place to sleep each night, be it a park bench or a bed in a shelter, many people experiencing homelessness have been opting to set up more permanent shelters along with others in similar situations.
the reasons cited in the literature and in key informant interviews why people experiencing homelessness may eschew shelters in favor of encampments. The availability and type of shelter available seem to be key drivers of encampments, as people weigh the disadvantages of staying in a
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Oct 24, 2024 · Drawing on a career's worth of experience studying the human right to adequate housing and homelessness in Canada, Join Professor of Human Geography Dr. Damian Collins as he seeks to address these questions and learn about how encampment policies have played out in Edmonton and the disastrous consequences encampment clearances can have on those living on the street.
Why do encampments exist? Encampments occur when individuals facing homelessness have no access to emergency shelters, affordable housing, or other necessary support services. These spaces are often chosen out of necessity rather than preference, reflecting the urgent need for solutions. The City of Welland’s response
At the same time, encampments represent an effort by people who are unhoused to claim their human right to housing and meet their most basic needs for shelter. E ncampments exist only because of a larger, systemic failure to uphold the right of all people to adequate housing without discrimination. But Canada has the capacity to solve this crisis.
Nov 8, 2022 · A common argument towards dismantling encampments is that shelters already exist to provide housing to people experiencing homelessness. Shelters offer a designated space for individuals to rest, access services, and escape the extremities of Albertan weather – so why would people opt for encampments over permanent shelters?
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Factors contributing to encampment use . According to respondents, the key reasons why people were staying in encampments instead of using the local shelter system were: restrictive rules and eligibility criteria at shelters (85% of respondents indicated this was a “contributor” or “significant contributor” to encampment use), shelters being at or over capacity (76%), and safety and ...
