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Growing Chorus of B.C. Municipalities Want Housing Declared a Human Right
- During their June 9, 2025 meeting, Nanaimo city council unanimously approved a motion affirming that access to housing is a fundamental entitlement, with comparable proposals presented to neighboring councils that evening.
- This motion followed a May report showing 621 people experiencing homelessness, up from 515 the previous year, highlighting urgent housing challenges in the region.
- The resolution calls for policies preventing homelessness and discrimination while prioritizing vulnerable populations and emphasizing the need for affordable housing tied to income.
- Eastmure noted that this motion has received unanimous approval in several municipalities such as Vancouver and Langford, and that delegates will consider UBCM support for the advocacy during the convention scheduled for September 22-26, 2025, in Victoria.
- The motion seeks to urge the province to formally acknowledge housing as a fundamental human entitlement, bringing together diverse municipalities to present a united front.
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