Joedy Wall says "Putting someone in a $200-a-night hotel room is not a housing solution and it’s not helping people find long-term, affordable housing. It’s not addressing the root causes of homelessness. And it’s certainly not a good use of taxpayer dollars."
The opposition’s Shadow Housing Minister is criticizing government’s failure to address the province’s ongoing housing crisis. Joedy Wall says “With at least three hotels currently being used to house individuals experiencing homelessness in our province, it’s clear that government lacks a comprehensive and sustainable housing strategy that is desperately needed.” Wall was responding to recent media reports on Corner Brook Hotel, which is being used by people with no place to live. Wall says "Putting someone in a $200-a-night hotel room is not a housing solution and it’s not helping people find long-term, affordable housing. It’s not addressing the root causes of homelessness. And it’s certainly not a good use of taxpayer dollars." Wall is calling for a provincial housing strategy that identifies and addresses the root causes of homelessness.
Man dies after his vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on the TCH near Gander yesterday
Corner Brook Port reps off to Halifax for the Cruise Canada New England Symposium next week
Indian Head Hatchery expansion still in the hands of the Environment department, comments due by July 24th
It's International Shrine Awareness Day today with a barbecue at the Majestic Lawn
Young boy dies from injuries in a bicycle vehicle collision Monday evening in St. John's
