In Canada, the easiest admin implementation w/ age-ban is requiring every unique user to provide either a drivers-license or credit-card number to use website forums. Violating everyones privacy, making all of us have to swipe personal ID to use the internet is nanny-state shit.
“The judge found that it’s time to recognize homelessness as an analogous, charter-protected ground under Section 15. So, that means the governments are not allowed to discriminate against people because of their status of experiencing homelessness.”
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Follow along as we break down the facts, provide context, and discuss what the decision means for people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region.
In the absence of affordable housing, #WhereArePeopleSupposedToGo?
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📢 Myths and Facts About the Waterloo Region Encampment Case
Over the next few weeks, we'll be addressing some of the common myths and misconceptions that have been circulating about the 100 Victoria St. encampment case and Justice Gibson's ruling.
1/ People living in an encampment on Min of Transportation land in North Van have been told to leave by Monday. The timing of this is bonkers. Unhoused folks are in a particularly precarious situation due to FIFA. Where exactly are they supposed to go?
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Identifying groups and individuals online allows for a better understanding of their offline organizing as well as who holds influence.
"where there is no strong and visible anti-racist movement, RWE groups have free range".
(Perry and Scrivens, 2016).
Counter-narratives that establish a united voice are critical for Waterloo Region in the absence of strong leadership and media outlets seeking accountability.
Solidarity amongst community groups and institutions can further amplify counter-narratives.