COVID-19 Policing and Homelessness Initiative

University of Toronto (@UofT) Rapid Response Research
UofT Scarborough (@UTSC) || Lead Investigator @joehermer

[Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @HousingLogement]

I am deeply concerned to hear about the city of Prince George’s dangerous plan to create a centralized, police-monitored homeless encampment at #MoccasinFlats. The proposed plan will violate Indigenous rights and the human rights of people experiencing homelessness. – MJ

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Prince George Council proposes what will amount to an open-air prison for unhoused people. A dangerous and reckless policing experiment

https://t.co/IFGzpIgDjB

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Another example of the arrogant and unaccountable behaviour by ⁦@CityofPG⁩ in denying human rights abuses against encampment residents. ⁦⁦@cbcnewsbc⁩ ⁦@CTVVancouver⁩ ⁦@globalnews⁩ 1/3 https://t.co/Q7R52Il4fK

[joe hermer @joehermer]

And @UNBC agreed with the city that the piece should not be circulated ? What an embarrassment for @UNBCResearch ! @CAUT_ACPPU

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Honoured to work with @terry_teegee and release my preliminary research on the absurd and punitive Prince George Safe Streets Bylaw @homelesshub @EmilyKParadis @pivotlegal @HousingLogement @SocResearchUT

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Judge rules homeless camp in downtown ⁦@CityofPG⁩ can stay. A major human rights victory against a cruel and brutal campaign by the city to remove unhoused Indigenous people from public space. https://t.co/utDO7kJ4NP

[joe hermer @joehermer]

⁦@CityofPG⁩ now says it will enforce the law ‘informally’ which means a free pass to intimidate and coerce homeless people out of public space without any accountability or due process ⁦@PGCitizen⁩ ⁦@mypgnow⁩ https://t.co/vS2uqWO0r4

[Prison_Health 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @Prison_Health]

Canada - The bylaw recently passed by Prince George council has tight restrictions on the homeless and is another example of how municipalities are increasingly using harsh regulations to force street people from public spaces
https://t.co/qQxFum8he6

[Hanna Petersen @hannaepeter]

Celebration takes place on the steps of the #CityofPG courthouse as the hearing for the injunction to remove the tent city has been adjourned for two weeks

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Prince George goes back to the 19th century with vagrancy type law. Council shows incredible disrespect to First Nations and willful ignorance of policy alternatives. @alexandraeflynn @NBlomley @EmilyKParadis @pivotlegal

[CathyCrowe @cathycrowe.bsky.social 🇨🇦 @cathyacrowe]

A must read. State of policing in our city.

[Emily Paradis @EmilyKParadis]

“Promises made by the police to be more accountable to marginalized communities have been exposed as a fraud.” ⁦@joehermer⁩ ⁦@CV19PHI⁩ compares ⁦@JohnTory⁩ promises with ⁦@TorontoPolice⁩ deeds. Actions speak louder than words. https://t.co/NUt5QKF8Ul

[Diana Chan McNally @DianaCMcNally]

"As an institution the police do not seem capable of caring about vulnerable people. And they are now making their disdain clear for reforms that would make them more accountable." — @joehermer https://t.co/0yIPe0G2dr

[COVID-19 Policing and Homelessness Initiative @CV19PHI]

@joehermer @ESN_TO @ZoeDodd @EmilyKParadis @leilanifarha @amietwo @TheAgenda @wendygillis @szrahim @Justin_Ling @NaheedD

[joe hermer @joehermer]

My piece on the encampment violence. @ESN_TO

[COVID-19 Policing and Homelessness Initiative @CV19PHI]

Oregon will allow homeless individuals to sleep on public land in all communities https://t.co/FybY9EtMXd

[Fair Change @FairChange_CS]

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[joe hermer @joehermer]

Thank you @TheAgenda for having me on tonight to talk about the Trinity Bellwoods encampment policing and clearance with @lorrainelamchop and @Thompson_37

[joe hermer @joehermer]

Proud to been part of the SiR @JHIevents program with these brilliant young scholars being part of our @CV19PHI @UTSCresearch team this past month. Their diligent and creative work will be featured in a new initiative launched soon. @SocResearchUT

[Amie Tsang @amietwo]

What’s happening in Toronto’s encampments is happening across Canada. https://t.co/Egfv6ipYot via @ConversationCA @CV19PHI