VANCOUVER – More than 10,000 British Columbians are now homeless, according to conservative estimates compiled by the New Democrats.
"This is shocking in a province so prosperous," said NDP leader Carole James today at the launch of a the New Democrat consultation on the homelessness crisis.
"The number of people who are homeless in B.C. is completely unacceptable," said NDP Homelessness Critic and MLA David Chudnovsky. "Vulnerable people are being left behind and ignored by an uncaring Campbell government."
The Campbell Government has so far refused to release any figures for the homeless population in the province. Chudnovsky requested the data almost six weeks ago. The survey released today by Chudnovsky is a conservative number provided by frontline workers in communities around British Columbia.
Finding Our Way Home: A Consultation on The Homelessness Crisis in B.C. is a response to the current crisis. Chudnovsky will be speaking with people who are homeless in communities in every corner of BC in the coming weeks, and will report on his findings.
"I will be travelling the province to hear from people who are homeless about their experiences, their challenges and obstacles and their hopes and suggestions for a better future," said Chudnovsky.
"I will meet with front line workers who provide services to the homeless. I will consult with local government officials."
The consultation begins on Monday, December 3 in Nanaimo and continues on Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5 in Courtenay-Comox.
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