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Originally Posted by shermanator
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You don't have to look further than Medicine Hat:
"The homelessness strategy in the city has meant associated declining costs in terms of crime and health care, as well as child welfare services. That's the aspect that really sold Clugston on the project, the idea that he could save taxpayers money by supporting this initiative.
Mayor Ted Clugston
Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston says his job is now to advocate for the success of the program around the world. (Sarah Lawrynuik/CBC)
His job now is to advocate for the success of the program across the province, country and globe.
"I can ignore homelessness in Toronto or Vancouver, but if I have to step over someone on my way to work in my own backyard, you really can't turn a blind eye to that. That's what I try to talk about, a community solution," Clugston said.
He calls on provinces and Ottawa to provide the funding, but then to allow municipalities to implement strategies that makes the most sense wherever they're at.
"What I discovered [in talking about this elsewhere] is that there is basically an aching, burning need around the world to solve this problem."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...date-1.3949030
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Everyone in Canada should have a roof over their head. If we can find asylum seekers shelter in Canada, we can do it with our less fortunate people.