Hundreds of Nova Scotians are currently experiencing homelessness and thousands more are precariously housed due to high rental costs. As we approach the date when Nova Scotians will elect a new government, it is vital to know what provincial parties and leaders plan to do about this emergency.
More than 70 organizations and housing advocates sent a letter to the party leaders (Green Party, Liberal, NDP and PC) and posed a dozen questions to find out where they stand on issues related to homelessness and the right to housing. Here is what we heard back by our deadline.