FAQ: Newcomer Reception Centres
On November 7, a memo was provided to Council to outline the extensive process undertaken to identify land parcels for the development of newcomer reception centres, as well as an analysis of different building methodologies to determine the most feasible rapid-construction option.
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQ) that answer some of the questions received through our Engage Ottawa page, to provide clarity and a better understanding of how these centres support asylum claimants, also known as refugee claimants, or migrants, and how they positively impact our housing and homelessness initiatives and programs. The FAQ includes the questions and answers that were provided in a feature story on November 8.
As we continue to receive questions, answers will be provided on our Engage Ottawa page dedicated to this project.
FAQ
Once centres are no longer needed, will you be turning them into homeless shelters?
There are no plans to convert reception centres into homeless shelters or emergency overflow centres. The structures are being purpose built in response to significant pressure on the existing shelter system that currently sees asylum claimants making up 60 per cent of clients.
Any future considerations on adapting the structures for alternate uses would involve community discussion and engagement.
Does the City contribute any municipal tax dollars to the reception centres?
Establishing the reception centres is a response to irregular migration, which is a federal issue. No municipal tax dollars will be used to support the construction of the centres.
Staff have been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada regarding funding over the past year. A formal request for commitment of funding for the Newcomer Reception System has been submitted.
The centres are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the Taggart Family YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Blvd. The City also plans to buy up to 20 four-to-five-bedroom homes across Ottawa to be used as transitional housing.
The funding request will be updated as our plans are finalized.
The full system proposal will not move forward if the City is unable to secure funding from the federal government.
Why are we housing asylum claimants in tents instead of brick and mortar buildings?
Tensile membrane structures are not tents. They are fully customizable, durable structures similar to existing conventional buildings and include features such as heating, cooling, kitchen amenities, and other supports. These structures have been used successfully by hospitals and schools in our community.
How will you manage the impact on local services, such as schools, that are already stretched thin?
Asylum claimants being supported in the reception centres will be women and men over 18 years old, including singles, couples or adult relatives.
This is not a permanent solution. The reception centres are an entry point into the newcomer system, in which asylum claimants will stay for up to 90 days.
Asylum claimants have unique needs, and the reception centres will have resettlement services available that will help them get started off on the right foot. There will be employment resources, language training, trauma support, and other on-site resettlement services.
What happens if it takes longer than 90 days for an asylum claimant to get settled and find permanent housing?
The newcomer reception centres are just the first step in an asylum claimant’s journey after they arrive in Ottawa. The City is establishing a comprehensive reception system that will allow asylum claimants to move into transitional housing following the 90-day timeframe.
It’s also important to note that settlement agencies will follow asylum claimants throughout their journey to ensure they receive the support they need.
Why aren’t the centres located downtown, closer to where the services asylum claimants need are located?
Resettlement services for asylum claimants are not all centrally located and establishing reception centres will allow for the various agencies to congregate their services on-site.
This approach will help ensure the services asylum claimants need are at their disposal and in a building that has been customized for their needs.
Is the City holding public consultations so that my voice can be heard on this project?
Public information sessions for the proposed locations are being organized.
The first session is planned for Wednesday, December 4 at 6 pm in Halls A and B of the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue. This session is specific to the site planned for Nepean and will provide residents an opportunity to meet, converse and ask questions of various subject matter experts.
Residents can also provide their feedback on EngageOttawa.
An information session for the site in Kanata is being planned for some time in the new year.
Will a reception centre be built in Kanata?
A secondary site at 40 Hearst Way, across from Eagleson Park and Ride, has been identified as a preferred location for a reception centre.
It’s important to note that this site would only be built if demand is expected to exceed capacity at the Nepean location and if funding is secured through the federal government.
Are asylum claimants screened when they arrive in Ottawa?
An asylum claimant is someone who is seeking refugee protection (asylum) in Canada. A person can claim asylum at a port of entry or at an inland office if they have already entered Canada.
Asylum claimants arrive in our country through these channels that are managed by the federal government. These federal agencies conduct an initial screening of all asylum claimants which includes security.
Why is the City building reception centres for migrants and asylum seekers?
The City of Ottawa is building reception centres to respond to the significant increase in asylum claimants to our city, including asylum seekers and migrants also known as refugee claimants, or migrants. There are currently around 600 single adult asylum claimants in the shelter system. This accounts for 60 per cent of clients, placing considerable strain on resources.
Asylum claimants are currently staying in recreation and community centres, including on arena floors or in bleachers, or sleeping overnight in shelters.
Dedicated reception centres will provide asylum claimants with a more comfortable and dignified welcome to our city. This includes extensive on-site services to help them transition into more permanent housing. Supporting asylum claimants at reception centres will also return recreation and community centres back to the community.
Could the City try other options instead?
Reception centres are not the only solution that the City is pursuing to provide temporary shelter for asylum claimants.
The centres are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the Taggart Family YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Blvd. The City also plans to buy up to 20 four-to-five-bedroom homes across Ottawa to be used as transitional housing.
This plan was developed in close collaboration with settlement agencies and service providers to ensure it meets the needs of asylum claimants.
Who will be using the centres?
The centres will house and support asylum claimants, also known as refugee claimants, or migrants, resettling in Ottawa. Up to two centres will have a combined capacity of 300 single adult asylum claimants.
How long will people live in them?
Clients will stay at the centres for up to 90 days. If permanent housing has not been secured by then, they will move to transitional housing facilities or smaller reception homes across Ottawa.
Why aren’t the facilities in areas with better access to services?
The centres will provide extensive on-site services to meet the settlement needs of asylum claimants.
The centres will offer services to effectively transition into our community – including employment, interpretation and translation services; individualized case management for work permits, status hearings and benefits; trauma support; and more.
These services will be delivered by experienced settlement agencies involved in the project’s planning and design.
Why is the City using temporary structures instead of permanent buildings?
The City, with input from third-party experts, evaluated multiple options and considered factors such as cost, construction speed, and effectiveness. Based on this analysis, tensile membrane structures were recommended as the best solution.
These structures offer customizable interiors with features like windows, corridors, and vestibules to meet the needs of asylum claimants and service providers.
Most critically, they can be built quickly to relieve pressure on shelters and allow recreation centres to be returned to normal use.
Tensile membrane structures can also be repurposed for a variety of future uses.
Other building types, such as mass timber and modular construction, were also considered. These options were not selected for reasons including cost, design flexibility and construction timelines.
How did the City choose the locations for the centres?
The City began with over 90 potential locations and narrowed the list to two based on engineering, construction needs, transit access, and walkability. Sites were excluded if they were too small or located near heavy industrial areas, power lines or sensitive environmental areas, among other reasons.
Additional details about this process were provided to members of City Council on November 7.
Why is this only for asylum claimants?
The journey of resettling in a new country is complex and poses unique challenges, particularly for those fleeing violence and hardships.
Newcomers benefit significantly from tailored resettlement services. By offering these services on-site, we can better support a asylum claimant’s transition to life in Ottawa.
This approach also relieves pressure on the emergency shelter system, creating more space for all clients in need of shelter and social services.
Why isn’t the City building more permanent housing?
The City is actively working to build new affordable housing to help all residents find a home that suits their needs.
In 2023 alone, the City of Ottawa helped build or deliver:
Another 831 affordable and supportive housing units were under construction and an additional 849 were in the pre-development stage.
How will this project be paid for?
For over a year, the City has been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada for federal funding to create a permanent and sustainable newcomer reception system in Ottawa.
The City will request formal commitment for funding for the Newcomer Reception System once the final sites and building plans are confirmed
When will they open?
The centres could open by the end of 2025. We will continue to provide updates as this project progresses.
How can I weigh in on this project?
Residents can participate in public consultations during the site plan application process for the Nepean site. Additional consultations will be held for the Kanata site if construction at that location is needed.
What will happen if the structures are no longer needed to support asylum claimants?
The structures can be converted for other uses if they are no longer needed to support the newcomer reception system. The community would be engaged in other potential uses and conversion options.
On November 7, a memo was provided to Council to outline the extensive process undertaken to identify land parcels for the development of newcomer reception centres, as well as an analysis of different building methodologies to determine the most feasible rapid-construction option.
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQ) that answer some of the questions received through our Engage Ottawa page, to provide clarity and a better understanding of how these centres support asylum claimants, also known as refugee claimants, or migrants, and how they positively impact our housing and homelessness initiatives and programs. The FAQ includes the questions and answers that were provided in a feature story on November 8.
As we continue to receive questions, answers will be provided on our Engage Ottawa page dedicated to this project.
FAQ
Once centres are no longer needed, will you be turning them into homeless shelters?
There are no plans to convert reception centres into homeless shelters or emergency overflow centres. The structures are being purpose built in response to significant pressure on the existing shelter system that currently sees asylum claimants making up 60 per cent of clients.
Any future considerations on adapting the structures for alternate uses would involve community discussion and engagement.
Does the City contribute any municipal tax dollars to the reception centres?
Establishing the reception centres is a response to irregular migration, which is a federal issue. No municipal tax dollars will be used to support the construction of the centres.
Staff have been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada regarding funding over the past year. A formal request for commitment of funding for the Newcomer Reception System has been submitted.
The centres are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the Taggart Family YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Blvd. The City also plans to buy up to 20 four-to-five-bedroom homes across Ottawa to be used as transitional housing.
The funding request will be updated as our plans are finalized.
The full system proposal will not move forward if the City is unable to secure funding from the federal government.
Why are we housing asylum claimants in tents instead of brick and mortar buildings?
Tensile membrane structures are not tents. They are fully customizable, durable structures similar to existing conventional buildings and include features such as heating, cooling, kitchen amenities, and other supports. These structures have been used successfully by hospitals and schools in our community.
How will you manage the impact on local services, such as schools, that are already stretched thin?
Asylum claimants being supported in the reception centres will be women and men over 18 years old, including singles, couples or adult relatives.
This is not a permanent solution. The reception centres are an entry point into the newcomer system, in which asylum claimants will stay for up to 90 days.
Asylum claimants have unique needs, and the reception centres will have resettlement services available that will help them get started off on the right foot. There will be employment resources, language training, trauma support, and other on-site resettlement services.
What happens if it takes longer than 90 days for an asylum claimant to get settled and find permanent housing?
The newcomer reception centres are just the first step in an asylum claimant’s journey after they arrive in Ottawa. The City is establishing a comprehensive reception system that will allow asylum claimants to move into transitional housing following the 90-day timeframe.
It’s also important to note that settlement agencies will follow asylum claimants throughout their journey to ensure they receive the support they need.
Why aren’t the centres located downtown, closer to where the services asylum claimants need are located?
Resettlement services for asylum claimants are not all centrally located and establishing reception centres will allow for the various agencies to congregate their services on-site.
This approach will help ensure the services asylum claimants need are at their disposal and in a building that has been customized for their needs.
Is the City holding public consultations so that my voice can be heard on this project?
Public information sessions for the proposed locations are being organized.
The first session is planned for Wednesday, December 4 at 6 pm in Halls A and B of the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue. This session is specific to the site planned for Nepean and will provide residents an opportunity to meet, converse and ask questions of various subject matter experts.
Residents can also provide their feedback on EngageOttawa.
An information session for the site in Kanata is being planned for some time in the new year.
Will a reception centre be built in Kanata?
A secondary site at 40 Hearst Way, across from Eagleson Park and Ride, has been identified as a preferred location for a reception centre.
It’s important to note that this site would only be built if demand is expected to exceed capacity at the Nepean location and if funding is secured through the federal government.
Are asylum claimants screened when they arrive in Ottawa?
An asylum claimant is someone who is seeking refugee protection (asylum) in Canada. A person can claim asylum at a port of entry or at an inland office if they have already entered Canada.
Asylum claimants arrive in our country through these channels that are managed by the federal government. These federal agencies conduct an initial screening of all asylum claimants which includes security.
Why is the City building reception centres for migrants and asylum seekers?
The City of Ottawa is building reception centres to respond to the significant increase in asylum claimants to our city, including asylum seekers and migrants also known as refugee claimants, or migrants. There are currently around 600 single adult asylum claimants in the shelter system. This accounts for 60 per cent of clients, placing considerable strain on resources.
Asylum claimants are currently staying in recreation and community centres, including on arena floors or in bleachers, or sleeping overnight in shelters.
Dedicated reception centres will provide asylum claimants with a more comfortable and dignified welcome to our city. This includes extensive on-site services to help them transition into more permanent housing. Supporting asylum claimants at reception centres will also return recreation and community centres back to the community.
Could the City try other options instead?
Reception centres are not the only solution that the City is pursuing to provide temporary shelter for asylum claimants.
The centres are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the Taggart Family YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Blvd. The City also plans to buy up to 20 four-to-five-bedroom homes across Ottawa to be used as transitional housing.
This plan was developed in close collaboration with settlement agencies and service providers to ensure it meets the needs of asylum claimants.
Who will be using the centres?
The centres will house and support asylum claimants, also known as refugee claimants, or migrants, resettling in Ottawa. Up to two centres will have a combined capacity of 300 single adult asylum claimants.
How long will people live in them?
Clients will stay at the centres for up to 90 days. If permanent housing has not been secured by then, they will move to transitional housing facilities or smaller reception homes across Ottawa.
Why aren’t the facilities in areas with better access to services?
The centres will provide extensive on-site services to meet the settlement needs of asylum claimants.
The centres will offer services to effectively transition into our community – including employment, interpretation and translation services; individualized case management for work permits, status hearings and benefits; trauma support; and more.
These services will be delivered by experienced settlement agencies involved in the project’s planning and design.
Why is the City using temporary structures instead of permanent buildings?
The City, with input from third-party experts, evaluated multiple options and considered factors such as cost, construction speed, and effectiveness. Based on this analysis, tensile membrane structures were recommended as the best solution.
These structures offer customizable interiors with features like windows, corridors, and vestibules to meet the needs of asylum claimants and service providers.
Most critically, they can be built quickly to relieve pressure on shelters and allow recreation centres to be returned to normal use.
Tensile membrane structures can also be repurposed for a variety of future uses.
Other building types, such as mass timber and modular construction, were also considered. These options were not selected for reasons including cost, design flexibility and construction timelines.
How did the City choose the locations for the centres?
The City began with over 90 potential locations and narrowed the list to two based on engineering, construction needs, transit access, and walkability. Sites were excluded if they were too small or located near heavy industrial areas, power lines or sensitive environmental areas, among other reasons.
Additional details about this process were provided to members of City Council on November 7.
Why is this only for asylum claimants?
The journey of resettling in a new country is complex and poses unique challenges, particularly for those fleeing violence and hardships.
Newcomers benefit significantly from tailored resettlement services. By offering these services on-site, we can better support a asylum claimant’s transition to life in Ottawa.
This approach also relieves pressure on the emergency shelter system, creating more space for all clients in need of shelter and social services.
Why isn’t the City building more permanent housing?
The City is actively working to build new affordable housing to help all residents find a home that suits their needs.
In 2023 alone, the City of Ottawa helped build or deliver:
- 716 new housing options.
- 106 new affordable and supportive housing units.
- 610 new housing benefits.
Another 831 affordable and supportive housing units were under construction and an additional 849 were in the pre-development stage.
How will this project be paid for?
For over a year, the City has been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada for federal funding to create a permanent and sustainable newcomer reception system in Ottawa.
The City will request formal commitment for funding for the Newcomer Reception System once the final sites and building plans are confirmed
When will they open?
The centres could open by the end of 2025. We will continue to provide updates as this project progresses.
How can I weigh in on this project?
Residents can participate in public consultations during the site plan application process for the Nepean site. Additional consultations will be held for the Kanata site if construction at that location is needed.
What will happen if the structures are no longer needed to support asylum claimants?
The structures can be converted for other uses if they are no longer needed to support the newcomer reception system. The community would be engaged in other potential uses and conversion options.
Newcomer Reception Centres: Your questions answered Part 1
A new centre to support refugees, which is comprised of asylum seekers and migrants, is planned to be built at the Nepean Sportsplex by the end of next year. This is the first building of its type to be established in our city, and it has raised a lot of questions from the community about its purpose.
A second building has been proposed in Kanata, but it is contingent on whether there is need for additional capacity and whether funding is provided to the City.
We understand that newcomer reception centres are a new concept and bring uncertainty, raising resident questions and concern. Earlier this month, we invited residents to submit their feedback to us through Engage Ottawa.
We continue to listen carefully and respond to your questions and feedback. This article is the first of a series over the next few weeks. We take a look at some of the top comments that have been sent in so far – to provide clarity and a better understanding of how these centres support asylum seekers and migrants and how they positively impact our housing and homelessness initiatives and programs.
Establishing the reception centres is a response to irregular migration, which is a federal issue. No municipal tax dollars will be used to fund the construction of the centres.
We have been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada over the past year for federal funding to create a sustainable newcomer welcome and reception system in Ottawa.
A formal request for commitment of funding for the Newcomer Reception System has been submitted. The funding request will be updated as our plans are finalized.
A thorough and extensive review of existing and available structures was conducted over the last year before settling on the current model. Many options were considered during a third-party expert review.
The tensile membrane structures were chosen due to quick building timelines, costs, and adaptability. These structures are not tents. They are like any other building with a heating and cooling system, kitchen amenities and plumbing.
Reception centres are an important first step in the resettlement process for asylum seekers and migrants. They are not the only solution that we are pursuing to provide temporary shelter for asylum seekers and migrants.
They are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the National Capital Region YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard.
There are no plans to convert newcomer reception centres into homeless shelters or emergency overflow centres. The structures are being purpose built in response to significant pressure on the existing shelter system that currently sees asylum seekers and migrants make up 60 per cent of clients.
Any future considerations on adapting the structures for alternate uses would involve community discussion and engagement.
If you want more information on the newcomer reception centre project, you can visit our Engage Ottawa page. You can also check out our previous story where we answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
We encourage everyone to follow our series of articles and continue to ask questions at Engage Ottawa.
Together, we can continue the tradition of being a welcoming city.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
A new centre to support refugees, which is comprised of asylum seekers and migrants, is planned to be built at the Nepean Sportsplex by the end of next year. This is the first building of its type to be established in our city, and it has raised a lot of questions from the community about its purpose.
A second building has been proposed in Kanata, but it is contingent on whether there is need for additional capacity and whether funding is provided to the City.
We understand that newcomer reception centres are a new concept and bring uncertainty, raising resident questions and concern. Earlier this month, we invited residents to submit their feedback to us through Engage Ottawa.
We continue to listen carefully and respond to your questions and feedback. This article is the first of a series over the next few weeks. We take a look at some of the top comments that have been sent in so far – to provide clarity and a better understanding of how these centres support asylum seekers and migrants and how they positively impact our housing and homelessness initiatives and programs.
- Will you be funding the construction of the reception centres through municipal tax dollars?
Establishing the reception centres is a response to irregular migration, which is a federal issue. No municipal tax dollars will be used to fund the construction of the centres.
We have been in discussions with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada over the past year for federal funding to create a sustainable newcomer welcome and reception system in Ottawa.
A formal request for commitment of funding for the Newcomer Reception System has been submitted. The funding request will be updated as our plans are finalized.
- Why did you not consider using existing infrastructure instead of building these new centres?
A thorough and extensive review of existing and available structures was conducted over the last year before settling on the current model. Many options were considered during a third-party expert review.
The tensile membrane structures were chosen due to quick building timelines, costs, and adaptability. These structures are not tents. They are like any other building with a heating and cooling system, kitchen amenities and plumbing.
Reception centres are an important first step in the resettlement process for asylum seekers and migrants. They are not the only solution that we are pursuing to provide temporary shelter for asylum seekers and migrants.
They are part of a broader strategy that includes using brick and mortar buildings as transitional housing. This includes the National Capital Region YMCA and a former nunnery at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard.
- Once centres are no longer needed, will you be turning them into homeless shelters?
There are no plans to convert newcomer reception centres into homeless shelters or emergency overflow centres. The structures are being purpose built in response to significant pressure on the existing shelter system that currently sees asylum seekers and migrants make up 60 per cent of clients.
Any future considerations on adapting the structures for alternate uses would involve community discussion and engagement.
If you want more information on the newcomer reception centre project, you can visit our Engage Ottawa page. You can also check out our previous story where we answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
We encourage everyone to follow our series of articles and continue to ask questions at Engage Ottawa.
Together, we can continue the tradition of being a welcoming city.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Statement on 40 Hearst Way as a Potential Location for a Sprung Structure
Thank you for this opportunity to update you on the news released yesterday that a Sprung Structure would be coming to the Eagleson Park n Ride at 40 Hearst Way in Kanata South.
Like many of you, I was only made aware of the decision to use part of the Park n Ride at 40 Hearst Way, yesterday. Since then, I have been meeting with senior staff, trying to gather as much information as possible on this issue to provide residents with factual information.
At this time, what I can tell you is this:
Be assured that I share your frustration about this issue. While staff are now assuring me that public consultation will happen, residents (and Councillors) should have been included in this discussion much earlier in the planning processes. I understand that the Mayor has said in his remarks today that these are staff decisions and not political choices. However, I have shared my concern with how can staff make informed decisions regarding locations without consulting the residents from the area. We know the most about the neighbourhoods that we live in and as many of you have pointed out in your emails to me, the Hearst Way site does not have the necessary services nearby.
The Welcoming Centers are not permanent housing. Clients are expected to remain there for up to 3 months. These centers are meant to create intentional dedicated and sustainable service systems to support migrants/asylum seekers to settle and transition to permanent housing.
As we learn more information about how we got here, I am convinced more than ever, that the solution to federal immigration issue should not be on the back of the municipal taxpayer – which is something I would never support.
Thank you for this opportunity to update you on the news released yesterday that a Sprung Structure would be coming to the Eagleson Park n Ride at 40 Hearst Way in Kanata South.
Like many of you, I was only made aware of the decision to use part of the Park n Ride at 40 Hearst Way, yesterday. Since then, I have been meeting with senior staff, trying to gather as much information as possible on this issue to provide residents with factual information.
At this time, what I can tell you is this:
- 40 Hearst Way is the 2nd location on the list for a Welcoming Center
- Currently, the federal government has not committed to funding a second structure.
- The efforts to build these structures is tied to the federal IHAP funding that has NOT been approved yet
- The Woodroffe Structure is not scheduled to open until the end of 2025.
Be assured that I share your frustration about this issue. While staff are now assuring me that public consultation will happen, residents (and Councillors) should have been included in this discussion much earlier in the planning processes. I understand that the Mayor has said in his remarks today that these are staff decisions and not political choices. However, I have shared my concern with how can staff make informed decisions regarding locations without consulting the residents from the area. We know the most about the neighbourhoods that we live in and as many of you have pointed out in your emails to me, the Hearst Way site does not have the necessary services nearby.
The Welcoming Centers are not permanent housing. Clients are expected to remain there for up to 3 months. These centers are meant to create intentional dedicated and sustainable service systems to support migrants/asylum seekers to settle and transition to permanent housing.
As we learn more information about how we got here, I am convinced more than ever, that the solution to federal immigration issue should not be on the back of the municipal taxpayer – which is something I would never support.
Links to Council and Committee Reports about Sprung Structures in the city
- June 27, 2023 – Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy at Committee
- June 27, 2023 – King Direction to Staff
- July 12, 2023 – Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy at Council
- October 26, 2023 – Mayor Announces New Emergency Task Force on Shelter Crisis
- February 16, 2024 – Mayor’s Update on New Task Force
- November 22, 2023 – Plante Motion Adopted at Council
- June 26, 2024 – Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Update at Committee
- July 9, 2024 – Staff Memo to Council on Sprung Structures
- July 10, 2024 – Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Update at Council
- November 7, 2024 – Staff Memo to Council