2021 Halifax eviction of homeless encampments mishandled, report recommends apologies and policy improvements.

A review by Toronto lawyers found that Halifax officials and police mishandled a violent eviction of homeless encampments in 2021. It recommends public apologies, alongside 37 suggestions for improvement, such as continuing to designate public spaces for encampments and revising pepper spray policies to ensure only trained officers use it. The report acknowledges Halifax's shift toward a more compassionate approach to homelessness since the incident.

September 01, 2024
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