Joanne Delaney-Fraser

City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 3

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This candidate finalized their responses after this guide and scoring methodology was published.

Housing & Homelessness

How should municipalities and the Region balance providing permanent housing with the management of encampments in public spaces?select up to 3 per part

A. Pathways to permanent housing

Partner with non-profit and supportive housing providers
Use publicly owned land for permanent or interim housing
Increase funding for deeply affordable and supportive housing

B. Interim management of encampments

Establish and maintain clear minimum standards (sanitation, safety, outreach)
Expand the hours and capacity of extreme-weather shelter protections beyond current levels
Allow temporary encampments to persist while permanent housing options are actively being developed

C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government

Establish clear regional leadership with coordinated municipal roles
Actively advocate to the province for defined funding triggers and program supports
Publish ongoing performance metrics (e.g. housing placements, shelter bed access)

Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to address both encampments and permanent housing.candidate's own words

I believe that if we work together with the outreach programs, shelters and developers we could support those residents that are living in the encampment. We need to offer support for mental health, addiction and financial assistance to ensure that these residents will be successful.

Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on housing?candidate's own words

I believe that giving everyone the support they need is definitely the way to ensure they are successful. We can not just put people in places without the support they need to become financially successful.