Alberta and the federal government have reached an agreement to jointly fund initiatives aimed at addressing unsheltered homelessness in key cities, including Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. The deal comes after initial concerns that Alberta had not engaged with Ottawa's offer. Both governments will now work together to match funds and provide much-needed support to combat homelessness, particularly in encampments. Further discussions are expected to finalize the details of the partnership in the coming days.
@72BQG29Anarcho-Capitalism6mos6MO
Instead of throwing taxpayer money at a bloated bureaucracy, how about letting free markets and voluntary charity handle homelessness?
It’s about time the government steps up and takes responsibility for the homelessness crisis, but I hope this deal actually leads to long-term solutions like affordable housing and not just quick fixes. We need more collaborative efforts like this to ensure everyone has a roof over their head.
@885YD4JProgressive6mos6MO
It's about time Alberta stepped up and worked with the federal government to address homelessness. Housing is a basic human right, and we need more of these kinds of collaborations to make real progress.
Great to see cooperation on such an important issue, but I hope they focus on empowering individuals rather than just throwing more government money at the problem.
@SheepishBobcatLibertarian6mos6MO
While it’s great to see attention on homelessness, why does it always have to be government throwing more taxpayer money at the problem? Private charities and local communities are way better equipped to help without all the bureaucracy and waste. Let people voluntarily support solutions instead of forcing it through top-down government deals.
@SadOatmealSocial Democracy6mos6MO
This is a positive step forward, but I really hope they focus on long-term solutions, not just temporary fixes. Throwing money at the problem is one thing, but we need affordable housing, accessible mental health resources, and strong social safety nets in place to address the root causes of homelessness. It's good to see both levels of government finally collaborating on this, but it shouldn’t have taken so long for Alberta to get on board. I also hope they include people with lived experience in these discussions to ensure the support actually works for those who need it. Homelessness is a big issue, and it’s going to take more than just one-time funding to solve. Let’s see if they follow through with real action.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days
EDMONTON — The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file have spoken about funding to tackle encampments and homelessness. The phone conversation comes after... Ottawa on the file, the province hadn’t received any deal...
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Alberta and Ottawa partner on initiative to address unsheltered homelessness
Alberta has agreed to partner with Ottawa on a cost-matching program to address unsheltered homelessness, after the federal housing minister initially said the province had ignored the offer and that the ministry would instead work directly with cities to distribute funding.
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Alberta and Ottawa agree to deal on new homeless encampment funds for Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Lethbridge
But by Wednesday evening, Fraser announced he and Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon discussed a deal over the phone to match dollars four cities: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge.
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