The political debate around homelessness often falls into two camps. Some Canadians feel threatened by homeless people, believing they are a source of crime, and some business owners think they keep customers away. The other camp argues that they are citizens in desperate need rather than a nuisance. “He has championed the population since he’s come into office — he’s always, always geared his messaging towards helping this population,” Mr. Gardner told me. Nevertheless, he credited Mr. Carter with limiting the effects of that shift.

Source: New York Times November 25, 2023 17:19 UTC