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The reality of informal housing

A dialogue between Karen Kerr and Markus Wilhelm

Thousands remained homeless in spite of Alberta’s 10-year plan. Then the pandemic came.

I needed to connect with the brother I’d grown up with

Klein-era cutbacks pushed thousands onto the streets. Alberta’s 10-year plan to fix the damage is a start.

Every night, thousands of Albertans turn to homeless shelters. Tavis Dodds joined them. This is what he discovered.

Alberta has Canada’s largest per capita population of working homeless. Why do we expect people to live like this?

A temporary shelter does not a home make.

Lack of affordable housing pushes thousands onto the street.

Economy