HRM Foi Docs

Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 5:34 PM
To: Mike Savage; @DL-CityHall-Council-CAO
Cc: Johnston, Paul; Murphy, Breton; MacKinlay, Shaune; Christie, Sally
Subject: Fwd: CONFIDENTIAL - Revised Councillor Q&A Document for Temporary Homeless
Shelters
Attachments: Councillor QA_June162021 (002).docx
Mr. Mayor and Members of Regional Council,

Attached is an updated Q&A to help you respond to the emails you have been receiving on the temporary homeless
shelters.
Kind regards,
JD
JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIM/HIS)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mrkmag people. HRM
acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/Hotel de yille
1841 rue Argyle Street
T. •12.4•8.4015
C 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubej@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>

Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 5:23:02 PM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>
Cc: Christie, Sally <christsa@halifax.ca>
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL - Revised Councillor Q&A Document for Temporary Homeless Shelters
Hi Jacques,
As mentioned in my earlier e-mail, I have attached the updated Q&A document on temporary homeless shelters that
you had previously distributed a couple of weeks ago) for re-distribution to the Mayor and Council. Hopefully, this will
help with any media / resident enquiries that they are receiving.
PAUL JOHNSTON, MPA
HE/HIM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS I CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
T. 902.240.2759
HALIFAX
, • The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq
X4 people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and
recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
This communication may contain privileged or confidential information and is intended for the addressee(s) only. Any
copying, distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the
addressee is prohibited If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy
all copies of this communication, including from your deleted items folder.
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Councillor Q&A — Temporary Homeless Shelters
Q: Is it true that these crisis shelters are set to be taken down?
A: These shelters cannot remain on-site indefinitely and will be removed. A deadline has not yet been
finalized. Placing anything in a park for the purpose of temporary or permanent accommodation is not
permitted under By-Law P-600 Section 8(2)).
From the outset, the approach has been to not force the eviction of residents from homeless
encampments until adequate housing has been identified and offered by the province, and/or the
health and safety of the residents or public are at risk. This approach does not condone or support the
installation of infrastructure associated with encampments.
Staff have continued to work closely with the province and community-based partners, as they make
every attempt to help identify adequate housing for those in the temporary shelters. The municipality is
continuing to work with these partners on housing and homelessness in our region to support
individuals experiencing homelessness.
Q: There is a temporary shelter in a municipal park near me. What is being done about this?
A: The municipality is working with partners at the province, as well as Street Outreach Navigators, to
identify potential housing options for residents. These shelters cannot remain on-site indefinitely and
will be removed.
Placing anything in a park for the purpose of temporary or permanent accommodation is not permitted.
Q: Have these occupants been offered housing?
A: The province, working alongside community partners such as Street Outreach Navigators, have
offered occupants of the temporary shelters a range of housing options. Services to assist residents
experiencing homelessness are voluntary. Occupants can choose whether to accept or decline available
options.
0: Someone is building a temporary shelter/shed in my area. What is being done about this?
A: If the municipality receives a report that a temporary shelter/shed is being newly built, the
municipality will dispatch staff and attempt to halt the construction of the structure. Placing anything in
a park for the purpose of temporary or permanent accommodation is not permitted (By-Law P-600
Section 8(2)).
If a new structure is built, and a resident has moved in before construction can be halted, the
municipality will take the necessary steps to have the shelter removed, working alongside Street
Outreach Navigators and the province.
Q: When will these shelters be removed?
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A: A deadline has not yet been finalized for the removal of these temporary shelters. The municipality
continues to work with partners to identify and offer alternative options for those currently living in
temporary structures.
Q: Why were the shelters able to remain for so long?
A: As shelters were constructed in the colder months, they were able to remain on-site while staff
continued to work with these individuals and community-based partners to identify adequate housing
for these residents. Potential removal of the shelters has been further postponed until COVID-related
public health restrictions are eased.
Q: Why can they not be evicted?
A: From the outset, the approach has been to not force the eviction of residents from homeless
encampments until adequate housing has been identified and offered by the province, and/or the
health and safety of the residents or public are at risk. This approach does not condone or support the
installation of infrastructure associated with encampments. The temporary shelters cannot remain on-
site indefinitely and will be removed.
Q: There is a vacant temporary shelter/shed in my area. What is being done about this?
If the municipality receives a report that a temporary shelter has been vacated, the municipality will
attempt to secure the structure in preparation for removal. If a new resident has moved in before this
can occur, the municipality will take the necessary steps to have the shelter removed, working alongside
Street Outreach Navigators and the province as they explore alternative housing options.
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Murphy, Breton
Subject: RE: Temporary Shelters I Comms materials - next steps
Hi Breton,
Thanks for this. Here is my change to Friday's rollout:
• Friday, July 2
o Morning: Corp Comms & GREA collaborate with province to align messaging
o Early afternoon: comms materials shared with comms materials shared with EDs for feedback (Denise,
Brad, Kelly, John Traves, Chief Kinsella, John MacPherson)
o Late afternoon: final draft comms materials shared with Jacques for review/ feedback
o Late afternoon: final comms materials shared with CAO, EDs, GREA
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
.* The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The
municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty
People.
This communication may contain privileged or confidential information and is intended for the addressee(s) only. Any copying,
distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the addressee is prohibited if
you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of this communication,
including from your deleted items folder.
From: Murphy, Breton <murphyb@halifax.ca>
Subject: Temporary Shelters I Comms materials - next steps
Hi Jacques,
I wanted to update your on progress with the updates we're making to the communications materials (e.g. notice,
&
memo to Mayor Council, Q&As, statement from the municipality).
We're currently making revisions and updates to materials, further to our meeting this morning. Mary and I plan to meet
with our counterparts at the province on Friday morning to ensure alignment of messaging and overall communications
approach.
With that in mind, I'd propose the following for your consideration:
• Wednesday, June 30
o By end of day: Comms works with GREA to revise comms materials
• Friday, July 2
o Morning: Corp Comms & GREA collaborate with province to align messaging
o Early afternoon: comms materials shared with John Traves for review/ feedback
o Late afternoon: comms materials shared with Jacques for review/ feedback
o By end of day: comms materials shared with EDs (Denise, Brad, Kelly, Chief Kinsella, John MacPherson)
• Monday, July 5
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Corp Comms will confirm any/ all feedback, finalize all comms materials, and circulate FINAL materials to
senior leadership and Mayor's Office (providing to Mayor in advance of circulation to Regional Council
the next day)
• Tuesday, July 6
Communications materials will be distributed in alignment with operations activation (exact timing TBC):
• 8 a.m. — Operations Team begins issuing notices
• 8:10 a.m.—Operations team confirms with Paul/Mary that first notices have been issued
• 8:10-8.15 a.m. — Email is sent from CAO to Mayor and Council, includes selection of Q&As
• 8:208:25 a.m.— Corp Comms publishes web updates and issues municipal statement to media
(and posts tweet with link to statement)
• 10:30-11 a.m. —Operations Team confirms with Paul/Mary that all notices have been issued
• 2 p.m. — Operations Team meets for debrief
• End of Day — Update from GREA on day's events provided to senior leadership and, via CAO, to
Mayor and Councillors
I look forward to getting your thoughts on the proposed approach.
Thanks,
Breton
BRETON MURPHY
HE/HIM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS I PEOPLE, COMMUNICATIONS & IT
T. 902.490.6198
C. 902.266.8337
HALIFAX
*s - The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mrkma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq
people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and
recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 2:47 PM
To: Johnston, Paul
Subject: Re: Shower site for homeless population
Please do. Thanks.

JD

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. HRM
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Half/Hotel de vine
1841 we Argyle Street
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
F. 902 490.4044
e. dubeiPhalifax.ca
www.halifax.ca

Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 1:57:47 PM
Subject: RE: Shower site for homeless population
Thanks Jacques,
Brandon Grant confirmed the same thing with me yesterday (i.e. the province has never bought tents). There is no
provincial money provided to the Navigators so, if they are buying tents, it is with HRM and/or BID money. I can also
reach out to Kim Dossett (the main financial contact for DHBC) as she tracks all of the spending for the DHBC / SGR
Navigator position.
PJ
From: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 9:38 AM
To: Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>
JD
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional landspf the Mi'kmaq people. HRM
acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are-all Treaty
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX N$ B3J 3A5
City Halri-totel de yille
1,841 we Argyle Street
T. 902.4 •• 4115
C. 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
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e. dubelPhalifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>

Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 9:32:20 AM
To: Johnston, Paul <lohnstp@halifax.ca>
Hi Paul. I approve that funding. Please proceed Al please ask
472(1)(a)(10
so there is a 10 person elaborate tent that just went
up at the old library. That and the other tents have to go too the week of August 9 once we clear the Peace and
Friendship Park.
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIWHIS)
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS 83J 3A5
City Hal1Hotel de vile
T. •12.4•1.411
C. 480(1)
F 902 490.4044
e. dubel@halifax.ca
www. ha lifax.ca
From: Johnston, Paul <fohnstp@halifax.ca>

Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 9:24:33 AM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>
Subject: Shower site for homeless population
Hi Jacques,
While working on the report in response to Councillor Mancini's motion regarding piloting mobile showers for the
homeless population we have identified a related opportunity for a more long-term solution.
Shelter Nova Scotia is moving their head offices and replacing the former office site (on the corner of Gottingen and
Cunard) with a drop in space where homeless people can meet with housing workers and other service providers. They
are looking for some support to install showers and laundry for the homeless population in that area and hope to also
use this service to draw people in to access the housing support services that they will have available. They need
approximately $5,000 for that piece of work and are hoping to be open for September 1'. It will be a permanent space.
I have capacity in my budget (I have an additional $25,000 beyond the Navigator funding) and am willing to fund this as
a pilot site but wanted to run the concept by you for your thoughts before moving forward. We are also working with
other service providers, our own rec centres, libraries, etc. to identify other potential opportunities.
PJ
PAUL JOHNSTON, MPA

HE/HIM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS I CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

T. 902.240.2759
HALIFAX
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mirkma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq
- people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes
that we are all Treaty People.
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 3:19 PM
To: Murphy, Breton; Christie, Sally
Cc: Kinsella, Daniel; Ritcey, Neera; DiCarlo, Erin; Wright, Laura; Johnston, Paul; Denty, Kelly;
Schofield, Denise; Ward, Martin; Traves, John; Walsh, Ray; Duncan, Peter
Subject: RE: CONFIDENTIAL: For approval I draft municipal statement
Attachments: Draft statement re tent encampments - Aug 17 2021_HRP_CA0approved.docx
Thanks Breton et al,
Attached is the CAO-approved version. I re-ordered a couple of paragraphs putting closer to the front the offer of hotel
and other alternatives/supports for the occupants.
Also, about 5 minutes prior to the Statement being issued tomorrow morning, please send it and the most recent QAs to
Mayor and Council copying me and Shaune so they are not hearing about it on social and other media.
Thanks to all.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
* - The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The
People.
distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the addressee is prohibited If
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Municipal statement
Statement regarding homeless encampments on municipal property
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 (Halifax, NS) — The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional
Municipality regarding homeless encampments located on municipal property and this morning's
presence of municipal staff and Halifax Regional Police officers in a number of municipal parks:
Over the last several months, the municipality has taken a progressive approach to education and
awareness related to the installationof tents and temporary shelters in municipal spaces. These efforts
have included ongoing offers of support and services through the Street Outreach Navigators and the
housing support workers, posting signage in municipal parks and visits to sites by municipal staff, who
have advised tent occupants that placing anything in a park for the purpose of temporary or permanent
accommodation is not permitted.
Further, the municipality has worked with the province, as well as community-based partners including
the Street Outreach Navigators and housing support workers, to offer those experiencing homelessness
with support — including a range of housing options and/or temporary accommodation. The Province of
Nova Scotia continues to work to secure temporary accommodation options that can bridge to
permanent housing. Temporary accommodation options — including hotel stays and shelter beds — are
being made available to occupants of encampments located on municipal property.
Along with offers of support, including housing options and/ or temporary accommodation, the first step
in our approach continues to be focused on education and we will use our enforcement options only if
necessary.
The situation at a number of parks, due to the recent proliferation of tents, has created an increased risk
to the health and safety of both the tent occupants and the public, and must be addressed. The
municipality has received numerous reports from residents including public nuisance complaints and
concerns for public safety. In light of this, steps were taken earlier this week to provide tent occupants
with written notice to vacate and remove all belongings from municipal property immediately. The
municipality is hopeful that occupants of homeless encampments will voluntarily vacate and remove
their belongings from the parks.
This morning, representatives from Municipal Compliance officers are following up with tent occupants
to aid the safe removal of tents from municipal parks. Staff members from Parks and Recreation and
Halifax Regional Police are onsite to assist with removal efforts if required.
All members of the public have a right to use and enjoy the entirety of municipal parks, not just the
portions otherwise occupied by temporary dwellings. With the safety of all residents as a top priority, it
is the municipality's obligation to address the hazardous conditions posed by this encroachment through
appropriate enforcement of existing laws and regulations.
The municipality continues to balance its obligation to enforce the rules and regulations with its
commitment to an empathy-based approach to homeless encampments that recognizes the human
dignity of people experiencing homelessness. This approach does not condone or support the
installation of infrastructure associated with encampments and requires that steps be taken to address
demonstrated risks to the health and safety of occupants or the public.
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As housing insecurity continues to be an issue in the region, work with community partners and other
levels of government has significantly accelerated, and collaboration has expanded to help address both
affordable housing and homelessness. For more information on the municipality's approach to
homelessness and initiatives to support affordable housing, visit our website.
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Media Contacts:
LAURA WRIGHT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISOR
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
C. 902.943.1208
CST JOHN MACLEOD

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION I HALIFAX REGIONAL POLICE
T. 902.490.5154
C. 902.456.1688
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 9:11 AM
To: Mason, Waye; Mike Savage
Subject: Re: Can we confirm that housing/hotels have been offered?
Repeatedly over many months, yesterday and today too

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Miikmaq people. HRM
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS 53J 3A5
City Hall/Hotel de ville
T. 902 490 4015
C 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubeiPhalifax.ca
www. ha lifa x.ca
From: Mason, Waye <Waye.Mason@halifax.ca>

Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 9:09:27 AM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>; Mike Savage <Mike.Savage@halifax.ca>
Subject: Can we confirm that housing/hotels have been offered?
If not this morning, than in the last few days?
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DISTRICT 7 HALIFAX SOUTH DOWNTOWN
HALIFAX
PO BOX 1749, HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5 CANADA
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From: Dube. Jacaues
To: MacKinlay. Shaun% )ohnston, Paul
Cc: Mike Savage
Subject: RE: Navigators
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:10:00 PM
Attachments: imacie001.onci
Thanks Shaune for the intel. We made a conscious decision to not telegraph our operation to those
agencies given the serious risks of doing so. Three sites we evacuated without a problem but had we
telegraphed those, the scenario we saw at the Library would be times four instead of one. Everyone
wants to help which is great but there was zero chance we would put our operation and staff at risk
by doing what they suggest, i.e. telling them in advance.
Hope this helps.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people.
The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we
are all Treaty People.
This communication may contain privileged or confidential information and is intended for the addressee(s) only.
Any copying, distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other
than the addressee is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and
delete or destroy all copies of this communication, including from your deleted items folder.
From: MacKinlay, Shaune <mackins@halifax.ca>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:04 PM
To: Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>; Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>
Cc: Mike Savage <Mike.Savage@halifax.ca>
In speaking with one of the service providers, they were of the view that while hotel rooms may
have been offered at some point many of the people in tents and sleeping structures have not been
able to be successfully housed, even as a bridging solution, in hotels. So, while we have said they
turned down the option the service providers may have been able to come up with other
alternatives if they were aware that H R M was going to move on the tents yesterday. Instead Adsum,
Out of the Cold, Eric the street navigator (who was on vacation), North End Clinic have taken
positions against the municipality.
Shaune
From: Johnston, Paul <johnstpPhalifax.ca>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 11:08 AM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubejPhalifax.ca>
Cc: Mike Savage <Mike.SavagePhalifax.ca>; MacKinlay, Shaune <mackinsPhalifax.ca>
Hi Jacques,
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I wasn't at the sites yesterday but based on information I heard throughout the day and this morning
from people who were directly involved here's the situation:
As per the operational plan put in place by Parks and Recreation, people at all of the tent sites had
been visited by staff (P&R, Compliance, HRP Community Response Officers) in the past two weeks,
advised they needed to move along, and provided information sheets with contacts for housing
options and other supports. Navigators and provincial staff were made aware that this was
happening so that support workers could follow-up and visit those sites throughout the two week
period. This led to the notices being issued at all sites on Monday, when the support information
was again provided by staff. Navigators and the province were informed of the day that notices were
being issued. As you know, this is a continuation of the work that had been happening for the past
few months with folks in the crisis shelters as well as those in tents (where possible). As has been the
case all along, some individuals have accepted support and/or options, some have not.
Because yesterday was an HRP operation it had to be kept confidential until the work began early in
the morning. Therefore, social response folks were not given advance notice and were not made
aware of the operation until around 7:00 am. HRM staff again had the information sheet available
for residents at the sites and the intent was, once they were made aware, that outreach workers
would work throughout the day (as they always do and will continue) to try to offer housing options.
Eric is right in that it was a bit of a scramble yesterday for them to coordinate on short notice,
especially since he had been on vacation. Overall, the challenge with the tent encampments,
compared to the crisis shelters, is that there is a larger volume of people and the residents are more
transitory so numbers / conditions at sites change on a daily basis.
PJ
From: Dube, Jacques <dubejPhalifax.ca>
Cc: Mike Savage <Mike,SavagePhalifax.ca>; MacKinlay, Shaune <mackinsPhalifax.ca>
Subject: Navigators
Paul,
The Mayor understands that one of our navigators tweeted that they returned from vacation to find
people evicted, and he had to scramble to find lodging for them. That would appear, on the face of
it, to not jive with our statement that everyone was offered a place to stay. There is no doubt that
people had to act quickly with offers of support and coordinate the spaces on short notice. Please
advise as to the facts.
Thanks Paul.
JD
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq
people. HRM acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this
Territoty and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
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T. 902.41.411
C. 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubej@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Mike Savage; @DL-CityHall-Council-CAO; Kinsella, Daniel; Schofield, Denise; Johnston,
Paul; Murphy, Breton; MacKinlay, Shaune; Christie, Sally; Ritcey, Neera; Denty, Kelly;
Traves, John
Subject: HRP Information Note for Stakeholders - Illegal Encampments on Municipal Properties
Attachments: 20201-08-19 - HRP Infromation Note - Illegal Encampments.pdf

As promised, here is the briefing note associated with the clearing of 4 encampments yesterday. Chief Dan will speak to
this in greater detail at the operational briefing for Council at 4:45 via Teams.
Kind regards,
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The
People.
copying, distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the addressee is
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of this
communication, including from your deleted items folder.
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INFORMATION NOTE
FROM: Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella
DATE: August 19, 2021
SUBJECT: Illegal Homeless Encampments on Municipal Property
Overview:
Over the last several months, there has been an ongoing increase in complaints and calls for police service in the
areas of and surrounding a number of illegal encampments on municipal properties and parks across HRM.
These complaints relate to assaults, domestic disputes, thefts, indecent acts, liquor offences, break and enters,
and allegations of threatening behaviour. This note provides background on yesterday's enforcement actions
related to these encampments, information related to a number of questions that have been raised and the
surrounding context.
Following months of unsuccessful attempts at direct education, awareness and engagement efforts with
occupants, yesterday, while assisting Compliance staff, HRP officers used enforcement options to respond to the
ongoing situation related to these dwellings. These actions came on the heels of verbal warnings to occupants as
well as formal written notices provided earlier in the week to vacate these dwellings.
Yesterday, along with compliance officers, HRP members were able to peacefully vacate three of the highest risk
encampments in Halifax. While attending the location on Spring Garden Road, protesters' actions and the
gathering created unsafe conditions for themselves, the public and our officers. Since then, we have heard many
claims, questions and some misinformation on social media and from some members of the public. As these
messages are shared, we also encourage people to also take a close look at many videos and visuals that have
surfaced to gain a perspective on the complexity of the situation our officers were met with yesterday.
Many members of the public have claimed that the protestors were peaceful. The reality is that many were
confrontational, assaultive and caused hazardous situations. The protestors' behavior on site included throwing
projectiles at our officers and municipal staff, coming to the protest with chemical irritants and damaging
municipal property. As a structure was being removed, they threw themselves in the path of heavy equipment
and officers doing their work on scene. This not only hampered the removal efforts but could have led to serious
injury for anyone in the vicinity, themselves and the officers.
Additionally, there are some other questions being raised on social media and in email correspondence that are
addressed below by topic:
HALIFAX
Halifax Regional Police t 902.490.5015
1975 Gottingen Street halifax.ca/police
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2H1
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Use of sensory irritant:
As part of attempts to disperse the crowd in a rapidly evolving event with many hazardous conditions — including
assaults on officers — a sensory irritant was deployed. There were several people in the area of its deployment.
Due to the nature of this equipment, it can carry the chemical broadly in an area and is not designed for
targeted attack. In every instance that a use of force option is used, the rationale and details are fully
documented. We will be looking at all those details. However, if any members of the public have any direct
information or additional details, they can bring it forward to professional standards division.
Officer identification:
Officers are expected to display name tags when in operational duties as part of their uniform. We cannot speak
to the specifics of each one of the instances that have been cited related to office identification. However, as
always, if anyone has any additional detail, information or concerns that they would like to bring forward, we
encourage them to reach out to our professional standards division.
Need for protective gear:

Like every profession, police officers require in certain circumstances specialized gear and equipment to keep
the community and themselves safe. Protective and specialized gear is only worn when it is warranted.
Yesterday, at the beginning of the day, officers were not in such gear; however, as the protest started and
created hazardous conditions for everyone, as described above, it was important and a requirement for
officers to be in gear that was required for the situation.
Media's access:
We respect the rights of media, expect their participation in matters of public interest and make every effort to
facilitate their access. At this time, we have no specific information in relation to claims that officers asked
media for credentials, as has been claimed. However, here is some context. This was a rapidly evolving situation
and officers were in the process of containing a volatile situation and establishing an operational perimeter to
allow for the safe removal of temporary dwellings. A number of reporters decided to set-up very close to the
area where there was active removal work going on and that posed hazardous conditions. Police were
responsible for the safety of everyone at the scene. For safety reasons, an officer repeatedly asked a reporter
who moved from this area to move back to nearby area above some steps. In this case, when the reporter
continued to not comply, they were advised, as any members of the public would have been in that situation, of
the possibility of an arrest should they not comply.
Arrests and processing time:

Yesterday HRP made 24 arrests for offences that included obstruction, assault police, resist arrest and mischief.
Given the volume of people in the prisoner care facility, it took time to process each of them appropriately. They
were all released from custody in the evening on a promise to appear. As always, we encourage anyone with
any specific or additional details, information or concerns to bring it forward and to connect with our
Professional Standards Division by e-mailing hroprofstand@halifax.ca or by calling 902 490-4127. That would
allow us to look at a matter or complaint in its entirety.
I want to conclude by saying that we have an obligation towards the overall safety of the public, other users of
municipal properties and residents of nearby communities:We cannot allow trespass and misuse of municipal
property as being a "normal" occurrence in our city as we have seen of late with tents and structures appearing
arbitrarily on many sites across the municipality. Our approach has been and will remain focused on
engagement and education while offering alternatives to those experiencing homelessness. Enforcement will
always be a last resort when it comes to this issue as we have seen over the last six months.
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From: Pube..lacaues
To: Mancini. Tony; Mike Savacie; (@DL-CityHall-Council-CAO
Cc: MacKinlay. Shaun; )ohnston. Paul; Christie. Sally
Subject: RE: Handout and Notice to Vacate
Date: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:38:41 AM
Attachments: imaae001.onci
Hi Councillor,
The hotel stays have to be coordinated through the Navigators and Provincial staff who were
involved in the operation. The occupants cannot contact the hotel on their own. All occupants were
advised of their options by those resources and park staff.
Kind regards,
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
From: Mancini, Tony <mancint@halifax.ca>

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:36 AM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>; Mike Savage <Mike.Savage@halifax.ca>; @DL-CityHall-
Council-CAO <councilcao@halifax.ca>
Cc: MacKinlay, Shaune <mackins@halifax.ca>; Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>; Christie, Sally
<christsa@halifax.ca>
Subject: Re: Handout and Notice to Vacate
Am I missing it but I don't see any reference to shelters or hotels?
Tony Mancini
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Dartmouth Councillor
District 6
902-292-4823
Sent from my iPhone

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:33:00 AM
To: Mike Savage <Mike.SavagePhalifax.ca>; @DL-CityHall-Council-CAO <councilcao@halifax.ca>
Cc: MacKinlay, Shaune <mackins@halifax.ca>; Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>; Christie, Sally
<christsaPhalifax.ca>
Subject: Handout and Notice to Vacate
As promised, attached is the Handout and the Notice to vacate we used recently in terms of the
encampments. To reiterate, the Province also applied professional resources employed and
contracted by Community Services such as Housing Support and Income Support workers.
Kind regards,
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Dube, Jacques
Subject: RE CBC- Comm Services staff not trained
Hi again,
Mainline Needle Exchange was engaged to assist. They cleared needles at the sites before Parks staff started clean up.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
‘' municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty
People.
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Morse, Kathryn <morsek@halifax.ca>
Subject: RE: CBC- Comm Services staff not trained
Hi Councillor,
Thanks for the heads-up. The Community Services workers were deployed on short notice so I can understand why they
would suggest they were unprepared. On the needles, we have strict protocols in place to deal with those, all of which
are familiar to the Union and its members.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
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DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
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' . The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The
People.
distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the addressee is prohibited. If
From: Morse, Kathryn <morsek@halifax.ca>

To: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>
Subject: CBC- Comm Services staff not trained
Hi Jacques-Just a heads up that CBC is running a story about the Community Services workers being unprepared when
they went to the tent sites. Union is saying they should have been trained in handling of needles and other biohazards.
KM
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From: Dube. Jacques
To: „Johnston. Paul
Cc: Christie. Sally
Subject: RE: Mancini question
Date: Friday, August 20, 2021 2:25:00 PM
Attachments: imaae002.onq
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 2:24 PM
Hi again,
Ops has confirmed that this is the case. They have already received a few service requests and are
working with the Navigators to arrange pick-up.
PJ
From: Johnston, Paul <johnstpPhalifax.ca>
Cc: Christie, Sally <christsaPhalifax.ca>
Hi Jacques,
My understanding (which I think is what the Q&A's reflect) is that people can work through the
Navigators or 311 if they are looking for possessions. I have reached out to the ops folks to let me
know if this has changed.
Pi
From: Dube, Jacques <dubejPhalifax.ca>
To: Johnston, Paul <johnstpPhalifax.ca>
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Ignore this email. I found the answer in our QAs that I assume is accurate. Let me know if that is not
the case.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
From: Dube, Jacques
Subject: Mancini question
Hi Paul,
This just in from Councillor Mancini:
« How do folks that were displaced get their stuff? »
Please advise.
Thanks.
JD
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people. HRIVI acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this
Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/Heitel de ville
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T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubejghalifax.ca
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 3:46 PM
To: MacPherson, John W; Stickings, Peter
Subject: Re: Red Cross Building
Thanks. I am under a lot of pressure to find some temporary shelter space with the potential of the weather turning for
the worse early in the week.
JD
JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIMIHIS)

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/Hotel de vile
1841 rue Armle Street
T. •s2.490.401
C 480(1)
F. 902.490 4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www. ha I ifax.ca
From: MacPherson, John W <macphejo@halifax.ca>

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 3:40:40 PM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>; Stickings, Peter <stickip@Halifax.CA>
Subject: Re: Red Cross Building
Hi Jacques,
We'll look into this and get back to you with some insights.
Regards,
John

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 3:34:21 PM
To: Stickings, Peter <stickip@Halifax.CA>; MacPherson, John W <macphejo@halifax.ca>
Subject: Red Cross Building
Hi Peter and John,
Sorry to bother you on a Saturday but I need to know whether a portion of the Red Cross Building could be used as an
emergency shelter in the short term.
Thanks.
JD
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would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. HRM
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
T. • $2 4•,1.4.15
C. 480(1)
F. 902,490,4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
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From: Dube, Jacaues
To: Kinsella, Daniel
Subject: Re: Clarification - contractor
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021 9:18:44 PM
I know. Need to clarify so we don't have something like that happen again

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people.
HRM acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this Territory and recognizes
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubejPhalifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Kinsella, Daniel <kinseld@halifax.ca>

Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2021 8:49:21 PM
Subject: Re: Clarification - contractor
I will follow up with my people. This is different than what I was told.
On Aug 22, 2021, at 8:40 PM, Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca> wrote:
FYI.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
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DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
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From: Schofield, Denise <schofid@halifax.ca>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2021 7:39 PM
Subject: Clarification - contractor
Hi Jacques,
There has been a number of conflicting comments about the actions of the contractor
on Wednesday. I have investigated to get an understanding of the actual situation and
thought I would also send you my finding so you have it.
The contractor had all necessary equipment, including the flatbed truck, skid
steer/bobcat, the extender arms which were needed for the larger shelters and
cables/ties to secure the shelters on the truck. That was the same equipment which
was used to remove the earlier shelters and each was able to be loaded in a few
minutes.
By the time the 3 sites were completed on Wednesday, it was around mid-morning and
more people were starting to be aware of the work. At the Common, a small group of
people started to gather to watch and they followed staff/police when they headed to
the library site. At that site, the crowd was starting to grow and numbers increased
quickly after they got there. With all of the people, it took close to an hour for the
contractor to be able to get through the crowd and then back to the truck with the first
shelter. By that time, the crowd had grown considerably and were surrounding the
flatbed truck and equipment. The contractor was concerned about the safety of their
workers and potential damage to their equipment, since HRM vehicles were being
damaged. Since the first removal took extra time and the crowd was continuing to
grow, there was also concern they were not going to be able to get through the crowd
and back to the truck without issues. So they decided to take the first shelter to the
nearby depot and come back. They were hoping the crowd would be dispersed or
under control by the time they got back. But, when they got back, they could not get
anywhere near the site.
Parks staff suggested securing the structure and then coming back after the crowd
dispersed to load it. But police felt it needed to be removed since everyone was on site
and it could be challenging to get it later. So the plan changed to disassemble it with
tools.
We will be reviewing future plans both internally and with the contractor to look for
better/quicker ways to be able to remove multiple structures at one time, especially if
there is a crowd at the site.
If you have any questions about this, just let me know.
Thanks
Denise
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:05 AM
To: Denty, Kelly
Subject: RE: Another Possible Temp Shelter Site
Hi Kelly,
Yes, the Province is notionally prepared to provide wrap around services based on my conversations with the DM.
Details need to be ironed out but please assume that. Please have staff pursue 47200)00 site for a short term
rental and let me know if there is interest.
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
People.
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please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of this communication ,
you have received this communication in error,
From: Denty, Kelly <dentyk@Halifax.CA>
Subject: Another Possible Temp Shelter Site
Hi Jacques,
I'm going to speak to 472(1)(a)(ii) site this pm. In the meantime, one other site worth
investigatingcame to mind.
far they
We did make the province aware of this building in the past when it was listed for sale but I'm not sure how
sure
advanced it. As far as we know, the new owners are waiting for new permissions that come with Package B. Not
how soon they intend to act on any plan but this could also be a possible site for a short term lease IF wrap around
services can be arranged.
making
At this stage, it would seem that moving on any site is moot unless the wrap around items can be sorted. Are we
any headway there?
-K
KELLY DENTY
SHE/HER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
480(1)
C.
Admin. Asst, Adriana Hess fiessahalifax.ca I 902.490 4800
HALIFAX
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From: Dube, Jacaues
To: Murphy, Breton
Subject: Fwd: Former RCMP lot
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 3:10:25 PM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
FYI In advance of our chat this afternoon. I will call

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people.
HRM acknowledges the Peace & Friendship treaties have been signed in this Territory and recognizes
Po BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
1841 rue Arayle Street
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubejPhalifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:24:09 AM
To: LaFleche, Paul T <PaullaFleche@novascotia.ca> <PaullaFleche@novascotia.ca>; Taweel, Tracey
<Tracey.Taweel@novascotia.ca>
Cc: MacPherson, John W <macphejo@halifax.ca>; Chisholm, Mary <chishoma@halifax.ca>; Stickings,
Peter <stickip@Halifax.CA>; Denty, Kelly <dentyk@Halifax.CA>; Schofield, Denise
<schofid@halifax.ca>
Subject: Former RCMP lot
Tracey and Paul,
The Province bought or is buying the former RCMP site @ Bayer's & Oxford from Canada
Lands. The site is currently level, vacant and dormant. HRM is currently sourcing ATCO
construction trailers equipped with bedrooms and kitchens to somehow partner/cost-share
with the Province on temporary housing for homeless people currently living in tents and
sheds. Paul, please advise if the Province can agree to use that site on which to locate the
temporaryhousing units until the 92 total supportive housing units are available on
some time in September
or October. HRM's condition of such a partnership is the Province through its existing staff
and NPF social agencies would provide wrap-around services to the occupants.
472(1)(00 472(1)(a)(ii)
who is prepared to open up rooms at the
472(1)(a)(i1) on condition wrap-around services are made available. Let me know if you wish to

pursue that. He is also prepared to allow 472(1)(a)(ii)

472(1)(a)(ii) kitchen assuming wrap around services are in place. There are many
serviced trailer sites there no longer in use. I need to know whether the Province is
interested in that option.
472(1)(a)(ii)
I also spoke who is very interested in building a shelter. That of
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course would be 1.5 to 2 years out if he starts now. He is also looking for vacant space on
the peninsula that could be fitted up temporarily until his shelter is built. I will let you know
more once known.
Also, there are other potential sites my team is exploring:
O Future Inns. I will be speaking to Louis Reznick. For info, only the Annex
building is occupiable; 25 rooms —13 ground floor drive up and 12 2nd floor
walk up. Currently set up as hotel rooms (bed and bathroom), fully functioning.
o Lake City Motel: (42 rooms, only 10 rooms available, all others are occupied
monthly).
o Calls into owners of Comfort Inn Dartmouth, Hearthstone Inn, Coastal Inns
(Halifax and Dartmouth).
O Gray Arena Dartmouth — a long shot but in the mix for consideration by HRM
as we own it.
472(1)(a)(ii)
We are contacting the

new owners as a possible site for a short term lease if wrap around services
can be arranged.
• Parking lots at Centennial Pool and Alderney Landing as temporary trailer sites
assuming wrap around services.
I have spoken with many leading multi-residential property owners who are interested in
exploring the amassing of up to 20-30 rental units dispersed across the City as long as the
Province or HRM hold the head lease and the tenants can be removed immediately if they
do something egregious. I suspect the Residential Tenancies Act would have to be
reviewed to see it applies to either the Province or HRM. The owners will not play if they
are required to follow a 2-3 month process under the Act to evict the tenant. Please advise
me Tracey whether the Province sees that as a viable solution for some client types. The
idea includes the property owners hiring the tenants as unskilled labour for which there is a
serious shortage now with the Province provided wrap around services as required.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kind regards to you both,
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the
Mi'kmaq people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 2:59 PM
To: Taweel, Tracey
Cc: Denty, Kelly; LaFleche, Paul T; MacPherson, John W
Subject: RE: Former RCMP lot
Hi Tracey,
John has sourced a mobile shelter that can sleep 8 (12'x60' unit). On a waiting list for additional
shelters and self-contained washrooms.
Availability is very low but he has also reached out to the Construction Association Nova Scotia to see
if anyone can free up something suitable.
JD
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DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
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C.
HALIFAX
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From: Taweel, Tracey <Tracey.Taweel@novascotia.ca>

Cc: Denty, Kelly <dentyk@Halifax.CA>; LaFleche, Paul T <PaullaFleche@novascotia.ca>
Subject: Re: Former RCMP lot
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Thank you!
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We will look into this for sure.
Tracey
Tracey Taweel
Deputy Minister
Department of Community Services
Province of Nova Scotia
902-424-4325
novascotia.ca

Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 2:20 PM
To: Taweel, Tracey <Tracey.Taweei@novascotia.ca>
Cc: Denty, Kelly <dentyk@Halifax.CA>, LaFleche, Paul T <PaullaFleche@novascotia.ca>
Subject: RE: Former RCMP lot
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Hi Tracey,
Further to m email below, Kell s oke with

472(1)(a)(ii)

472(1)(a)(ii) It would require
renovation given it has been gutted to the studs but we would not be talking an insurmountable sum
and could likely be done within 4-6 weeks. It has an elevator and 12,500 square feet of space on 3
levels.
Please let me know if we can help on that one and whether you want to explore reno, lease and
operating costs.
Kind regards,
JD
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HALIFAX
* The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The
' municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty
People.
you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete orsiestroy all copies of this communication,
From: Dube, Jacques

To: LaFleche, Paul T <PauIlaFleche@novascotia.ca> <PaullaFleche@novascotia:ca>; Taweel, Tracey
<Tracey.Taweel@novascotia.ca>
Cc: MacPherson, John W <macpheio@halifax.ca>; Chisholm, Mary <chishoma@halifax.ca>; Stickings, Peter
<stickip@Halifax.CA>; Denty, Kelly <dentyk@l-lalifax.CA>; Schofield, Denise <schofid@halifax.ca>
Subject: Former RCMP lot
Tracey and Paul,
The Province bought or is buying the former RCMP site @ Bayer's & Oxford from Canada Lands. The
site is currently level, vacant and dormant. HRM is currently sourcing ATCO construction trailers
equipped with bedrooms and kitchens to somehow partner/cost-share with the Province on
temporary housing for homeless people currently living in tents and sheds. Paul, please advise if the
Province can agree to use that site on which to locate the temporary housing units until the 92 total

supportive housing units are available on 472(1)(a)(ii)
472(1)(a)(ii) some time in September or October. HRM's condition of such a partnership is the
Province through its existing staff and NPF social agencies would provide wrap-around services to the
occupants.
472(1)(a)(ii)

472(1)(a)(ii)who is prepared to open up rooms at the 472(1 )(a)(10 on
condition wrap-around services are made available. Let me know if you wish to pursue that. He is also
prepared to allow 472(1 )(a)(ii) kitchen
assuming wrap around services are in place. There are many serviced trailer sites there no longer in
use. I need to know whether the Province is interested in that option.
I also_spoke 472(1 )(a)(ii) who is very interested in building a shelter_ That of course would
be 1.5 to 2 years out if he starts now. He is also looking for vacant space on the peninsula that could
be fitted up temporarily until his shelter is built. I will let you know more once known.
Also, there are other potential sites my team is exploring:
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Future Inns. I will be speaking to Louis Reznick. For info, only the Annex building is
occupiable; 25 rooms — 13 ground floor drive up and 12 2nd floor walk up. Currently set
up as hotel rooms (bed and bathroom), fully functioning.
Lake City Motel: (42 rooms, only 10 rooms available, all others are occupied monthly).
Calls into owners of Comfort Inn Dartmouth, Hearthstone Inn, Coastal Inns (Halifax and
Dartmouth).
Gray Arena Dartmouth — a long shot but in the mix for consideration by HRM as we own
it.
472(1)(a)(ii)
We are contacting the new owners as a possible site for a

short term lease if wrap around services can be arranged.
Parking lots at Centennial Pool and Alderney Landing as temporary trailer sites
assuming wrap around services.
I have spoken with many leading multi-residential property owners who are interested in exploring
the amassing of up to 20-30 rental units dispersed across the City as long as the Province or HRM
hold the head lease and the tenants can be removed immediately if they do something egregious. I
suspect the Residential Tenancies Act would have to be reviewed to see it applies to either the
Province or HRM. The owners will not play if they are required to follow a 2-3 month process under
the Act to evict the tenant. Please advise me Tracey whether the Province sees that as a viable
solution for some client types. The idea includes the property owners hiring the tenants as unskilled
labour for which there is a serious shortage now with the Province provided wrap around services as
required.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kind regards to you both,
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
*I municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty
- People.
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: MacPherson, John W
Subject: RE Mobile Shelter Update
Hi John,
What is the cost and is there a kitchen and bathroom/shower? I am intending to set something up that is functional at
Centennial Pool parking lot and the Alderney lot. Looking for initial set up costs and ongoing rental/maintenance costs.
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
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People.
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From: MacPherson, John W <macphejo@halifax.ca>
Subject: Mobile Shelter Update
Jacques,
I have sourced a mobile shelter that can sleep 8 (12'x60' unit). On a waiting list for additional shelters and self contained
washrooms.
Availability is very low but I've also reached out to Duncan at CANS to see if anyone could free up something suitable.
Regards,
John
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Stickings, Peter
Subject: Lake City Motel
Hi Peter:
On the Lake City Motel: (42 rooms, only 10 rooms available, all others are occupied monthly), can you have someone
contact them ASAP and ask whether we can rent the 10 room block on condition we provide 24 hour per day
supervision and wrap around services?
Thanks.
JD

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall Hotel de \Ale
T 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Stickings, Peter; MacPherson, John W
Subject: Old Post Office
Marie-France LeBlanc with one of our social agencies will meet us at noon at the old Post Office in Dartmouth at noon

for a site visit. The intention is to stand up a temporary shelter for a year. 472(1)(a)(ii)
temporarily while he finalizes his plans for the building. I need both of you or your delegate to be there to assist with
fact-finding and the art of the possible.
Please advise as to who will make it.
Thanks.
JD

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would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. HRM
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
T. • s2.490.4015
C. 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubeiPhalifax.ca
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Dill, Rowena
From: Dube, Jacques

Sent: Thursday August 26, 2021 11 29 AM
To: Kent, Becky, @DL CityHall Council CAO MacKinlay, Shaune
Subject: RE- Last night evictions
For further clarity, with respect to the two tents that were on The Commons, the occupants were served the
By Law notice by HRP and they packed up and vacated voluntarily. The third occupant (last night) was given
the same notice and he indicated he would comply today.
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
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To: Kent, Becky <kentb@halifax.ca>; @DL-Cityliall-Council-CAO <councilcao@halifax.ca>; MacKinlay, Shaune
<mackins@halifax.ca >
Subject: Re: Last night evictions
My understanding is they were given more time.
JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIMIH1S)
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/Hotel de yule
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubel@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Kent, Becky <kentb@halifax.ca>

Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021 11:06:29 AM
To: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>; @DL-CityHail-Council-CAO <councilcao@halifax.ca>; MacKinlay, Shaune
<mackins@halifax.ca>
Subject: RE: Last night evictions
Thanks Jacques
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Hard to tell from this on what took place. To be clear, HRP removed or prevented tents from setting up...to me there is a
difference. In the case of the occupant that required more time, has that person been given the time, or were they also
removed last night? Just want clarity.
Becky
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021 10:41. AM
To: Kent, Becky <kentb@halifax.ca>; @DL-CityHall-Council-CAO <councilcao@halifax.ca>; MacKinlay, Shaune
<mackins@halifax.ca>
Good morning,
HRP advises that as we have said all along, our approach on this issue always begins with education and engagement.
HRP continues to reinforce the message that camping in a municipal property or park is illegal. In every case a notice is
served, occupants are provided a list of resources and the necessary time they need to leave. HRP has no intention nor
are they prioritizing the mass removal of encampments now; however, enforcement will continue to take place as
necessary on a case by case basis and always starting with engagement and conversation. It is based on public safety
concerns related to specific locations that we are aware of as well as those we are hearing day to day. Accordingly, we
have removed two tents this week from the Halifax Commons as well as we had a conversation with the occupant of a
third, who indicated he required more time. HRP will continue to engage.
JD
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/HOtel de vil!e
1841 rue Arnvle Street
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca

To: Kent, Becky <kentb@halifax.ca>; @DL-Mayor-Councillor <MayorCouncillor@Halifax.CA>
Good morning,
I have reached out to HRP to obtain the facts. Once known I will advise.
ID
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
I would like to acknowledge that we are in the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. FIRM
People.
PO BOX .1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall/H6tel de ville
1841 rue Anwle Street
T 12.4s.4015
•
C 480(1)
F 902.490.4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
2
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From: Kent, Becky <kentb@halifax.ca>
To: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>; @DL-Mayor-Councillor <MayorCouncillorPHalifax.CA>
Subject: Last night evictions
Hi Jacques
I am getting emails, as I am sure everyone is that says HRP was evicting last night in the dark. Can we get in update on
this. On the face of this I am concerned. But with the facts I hope to understand the situation more.
Thx
Becky
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From: Dube, .lacaues
To: Outhit, Tim; Mike Savacie
Cc: MacKinlav. Shaune
Subject: RE: Motion on emergency housing
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 5:02:00 PM
Attachments: imaae001.ong
Hi: Yes there I will have verbiage around that. Fundamentally, we are likely standing 3-4 distinct
temporary accommodations sites with 8-15 rooms in each plus washrooms, showers, kitchens, etc.
that require fit-up and supplies and the community agencies need staff to operate them over the
winter months. What we don't know and will not know until the new Government has its wind under
foot is what the cost-sharing will look like.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
From: Outhit, Tim <outhitt@halifax.ca>
To: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>; Mike Savage <Mike.Savage@halifax.ca>
Cc: MacKinlay, Shaune <mackins@halifax.ca>
Subject: Re: Motion on emergency housing
Thank you.
Would Mike like to put this in the floor or should I?
Will there be some explanation around the dollar figure? I strongly support, but how that amount
was determined might generate questions.
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Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021 4:45:28 PM
To: Mike Savage <Mike.SavagePhalifax.ca>; Outhit, Tim <outhittPhalifax.ca>
Cc: MacKinlay, Shaune <mackinsPhalifax.ca>
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Subject: Motion on emergency housing
Mr. Mayor and Mr. Deputy Mayor,
Here is the motion as signed off by me, John Jerry and Mary.
That Halifax Regional Council Waive the Rules of Order to suspend the notice provisions
associated with motions and:
O Direct the CAO to implement a range of emergency supportive housing and
emergency shelter accommodations for those who are unhoused in collaboration
with and based on feedback from community-based social services providers and
the Province of Nova Scotia to address immediate and emergent needs including
measures such as the fit-up of spaces for temporary accommodations, renting of
hotel and other spaces and further, and to coordinate and collaborate with
community-based social services providers and the Province of Nova Scotia in that
respect;
o Direct that the CAO be authorized to spend up to $500,000 from Fiscal Services in
respect of addressing these needs, and report on the use of said funds quarterly at a
minimum; and,
O Further direct the CAO to work with Department of Community Services and
community service providers on a needs-analysis including determining how many
people are unhoused, how many of them are currently tenting or occupying other
forms of shelter within parks and other public lands in Halifax Regional Municipality
and how many can be accommodated in a safer manner.
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Carver, Kim
Cc: Christie, Sally
Subject: Re: For review - media inquiries - August 26
Thanks. Make sure HRP signs off on them too. Let me know if they suggest any edits.
JD

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX N$ 53J 3A5
City Hall/Hotel de yille
1841 rue Arqvle Street
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubei@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Carver, Kim <carverk@Halifax.CA>

Subject: FW: For review - media inquiries August 26
Good morning Jacques,
Public Affairs received a few media calls yesterday regarding the recent removal of more homeless encampments.
Please see attached for the final Q&A for your review.
476 Once approved, they will proceed with sharing
with the Mayor's office and media.
Thanks
Kim
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From: Dube, 3acaues
To: Reaoe, Dave
Subject: RE: Possible path forward?
Date: Friday, August 27, 2021 12:47:00 PM
Attachments: image001.pno
Am free now for the next hour. You can call my cell when ready.
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
HALIFAX
From: Reage, Dave <reaged@halifax.ca>
Subject: Re: Possible path forward?
Thanks Jacques, I've read through them, when are you free to chat?
Dave
From: Dube, Jacques <dubejl@halifax.ca>

To: Reage, Dave <reagedPhalifax.ca>
Subject: Fwd: Possible path forward?
FYI and discussion with me this afternoon
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubej@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
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From: Dube, Jacques <dubejl@halifax.ca>
To: Mason, Waye <Waye.Mason@halifax.ca>; Mike Savage <Mike.SavagePhalifax.ca>; MacKinlay,
Shaune <mackins@halifax.ca>; Smith, Lindell <smithli@halifax.ca>; Austin, Sam
<austinsPhalifax.ca>; Traves, John <travesj@halifax.ca>; Schofield, Denise <schofidPhalifax.ca>;
Chisholm, Mary <chishomaPhalifax.ca>
Subject: Re: Possible path forward?
Good morning:
Thanks for this Councillor. Looping in some of my colleagues for their awareness and consideration.
The concept you lay out is interesting but raises questions regarding where we would allow
encampments and have to be mindful of the current by-law that does not allow camping in parks.
We have no issue with those that currently exist in 1-2 tent clusters, subject to health and safety
issues that may arise, but intend to keep the 4 previous hotspots clear of tents unless otherwise
directed by Council via changes to the Parks by-law. We have identified some other sites subject to
further discussion internally and with Council and P&R are considering others:
ir Sanford Fleming (designated area in wilderness section of park)
avencraig Park (designated area in wilderness section of park)
190 Barrington (at Cornwallis, next to Metro Turning Point)
,eary and Windmill Road (just north of Alderney Gate surface parking lots, some tenting there now.
Yesterday the Mayor and I and staff collaborated on a proposed motion, signed off by the Mayor,
CAO, Legal, Finance and GREA, for recommendation to Council on Tuesday (assuming Council agrees
to it as an added item) that would facilitate the engagement with community and agencies as you
suggest. Here is the motion to be circulated by the Clerk shortly:
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council Waive the Rules of Order to suspend the notice provisions
associated with motions and:
)irect the CAO to implement a range of emergency supportive housing and emergency
shelter accommodations for those who are unhoused in collaboration with and based on
feedback from community-based social services providers and the Province of Nova Scotia
to address immediate and emergent needs including measures such as the fit-up of spaces
for temporary accommodations, renting of hotel and other spaces and further, and to
coordinate and collaborate with community-based social services providers and the
Province of Nova Scotia in that respect;
)irect that the CAO be authorized to spend up to $500,000 from Fiscal Services in respect of
addressing these needs, and report on the use of said funds quarterly at a minimum; and,
.urther direct the CAO to work with Department of Community Services and community
service providers on a needs-analysis including determining how many people are
unhoused, how many of them are currently tenting or occupying other forms of shelter
within parks and other public lands in Halifax Regional Municipality and how many can be
accommodated in a safer manner.
All this work is in anticipation of 90+ supportive housing units becoming available sometime this Fall.
There are timing, construction, financial and client risks associated with those so the temporary
measures implicit in the draft motion will likely have to be in place all winter at a minimum. Further,
we do not know what the Province will do but can say recent discussions with the Transition team
and the DM of DCS have been encouraging.
Lastly, Mary met with the community agencies yesterday and I anticipate sharing the debrief results
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with Council on Monday latest.
Kind regards,
JD
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
C.
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubej(cOalifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: Mason, Waye <Waye.MasonPhalifax.ca>

To: Mike Savage; Dube, Jacques; MacKinlay, Shaune; Smith, Lindell; Austin, Sam
Subject: Possible path forward?
480(1)
480(1)
When I described what was going on here, the size of the camps, the sheds, he paused and said
"that is madness" and described what they have done in Hamilton.
Short version is— they have a written agreement with a timeframe with service agencies and
activists and first voice, that resulted in this:
• No more than five tents in an encampment.
• No encampments on sidewalks, roadways or boulevards.
• Encampments must not encumber an entrance or exit or deemed fire route.
• Encampments must at least 50 meters from a playground, school or childcare centre.
• No encampments within any property with an environmental or heritage designation.
• Situations where health and safety concerns exist for those living within or adjacent to an
encampment will be addressed in a reasonable fashion, in good faith, on a case-by-case basis
by the city in its sole discretion, and in a way that balances everyone's needs. In those
situations, the city will consult with its encampment task force and street outreach team.
More here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ferguson-north-1.5743818
Also interestingly NO SHEDS. He says their community hates 'em
So I would like to suggest invite the stakeholders to an in person meeting and lay it out. Status
quo does not work, for the interim we need this kind of framework. Nominate a few third party
experts to help bring down the temperature.
These situations aren't zero-sum but groups like Mutual Aid are treating them as such, so let's flip
the dialog. HMA is not a service agency, would not be a part of this discussion as it won't happen on
twitter. Let's offer to help find the money to support this work along with
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Thank you, cordialement, wela'lioq,
Waye
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DISTRICT 7 HALIFAX SOUTH DOWNTOWN
HALIFAX
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: Stickings, Peter; Marie-France LeBlanc; Chisholm, Mary
Subject: RE: Hotel Rooms
Hi all,
and for
I ask that Mary consult with MF and the community agencies to determine how many rooms we need to rent
how long and advise accordingly. I am ready to authorize whatever the ask is within reason.
Thanks.
JD
JACQUES DUBE
HE/HIM

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
T. 902.490.4015
C. 480(1)
HALIFAX
people. The
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq
signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all
municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties
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From: Stickings, Peter <stickip@Halifax.CA>
To: Marie-France LeBlanc <MLeBlanc@nechc.com>; Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>
Subject: Hotel Rooms
rooms in
Good afternoon. The Comfort Inn Dartmouth seems to be willing to do a long term deal. There are about 75
The average nightly price on a per room per
the hotel, all of which would be available, but not all need to be rented.
night basis is about $110. Block of rooms may drive that down. Contact info below.
Appreciate your direction on how best to proceed.
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480(1)
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Williams, Angie
From: Dube, Jacques

To: DiCarlo, Erin
Cc: Murphy, Breton
Subject: Re: Homeless encampment removal call
Anytime between 9 and noon

DIRECTEUR GENERAL
People.
PO BOX 1749
HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
City Hall.Hatel de vi le
1841 rue Arqyle Street
T. 902.490.4015
480(1)
F. 902.490.4044
e. dubej@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca
From: DiCarlo, Erin <dicarle@halifax.ca>

Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 5:11:43 PM
Cc: Murphy, Breton <murphyb@halifax.ca>
Subject: Homeless encampment removal call
Hi Jacques,
Further to your discussion with Breton, and as per the below, Neera is suggesting we arrange a call for tomorrow
morning as the Chief has a scheduling conflict this afternoon/evening.
If this works for you, please let me know what time would be most convenient and we will follow up with a calendar
invitation and call-in details for tomorrow morning.
Many thanks in advance,
Erin
ERIN DICARLO
SHE/HER
A/MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS I PEOPLE, COMMUNICATIONS & IT
T. 902.490.5940
C. 902.789.5971
HALIFAX
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municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all
Treaty People.
-----Original Message
From: Ritcey, Neera
To: Murphy, Breton <murphyb@halifax ca>; Mario, Erin <dicarle@halifax.ca>
Cc: Kinsella, Daniel <kinseld@halifax.ca>
Subject: Call
Breton and Erin,
480(1)

480(1) His suggestion is that
we have a conference call in the morning to have a proper discussion. He understands that media are waiting for
response but is aware that the calls are from yesterday and stories have likely already been written. So in the interest of
doing this properly, best we chat in the morning and take it from there. However if Jacques or you feel it is an
emergency that we must get back to media this evening, we should let him know ASAP and he will do his best.
Sorry that this isn't ideal for anyone right now- but it's the best we are able to manage on our end right now.
Will wait to hear from you.

Neera
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From: Dube, Jacques

Mr. Mayor and Members of Regional Council,

From: Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>

Q: Is it true that these crisis shelters are set to be taken down?

Q: Have these occupants been offered housing?

Q: When will these shelters be removed?

Q: Why were the shelters able to remain for so long?

Q: Why can they not be evicted?

From: Dube, Jacques

From: Dube, Jacques

Please do. Thanks.

JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIM/HIS)

From: Johnston, Paul <johnstp@halifax.ca>

From: Dube, Jacques <dubei@halifax.ca>

From: Johnston, Paul <fohnstp@halifax.ca>

PAUL JOHNSTON, MPA

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS I CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

From: Dube, Jacques

Thanks Breton et al,

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Statement regarding homeless encampments on municipal property

CST JOHN MACLEOD

From: Dube, Jacques

Repeatedly over many months, yesterday and today too

JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIM/HIS)

From: Mason, Waye <Waye.Mason@halifax.ca>

just spoke to two of the people bein

When they asked where they're supp

WAVE MASON (he/him/his)

From: Dube, Jacques

Mr. Mayor and Members of Regional Council,

FROM: Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella

DATE: August 19, 2021

SUBJECT: Illegal Homeless Encampments on Municipal Property

Need for protective gear:

Arrests and processing time:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

From: Mancini, Tony <mancint@halifax.ca>

Am I missing it but I don't see any reference to shelters or hotels?

From: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>

Mr. Mayor and Members of Regional Council,

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

From: Dube, Jacques

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

From: Dube, Jacques

From: Morse, Kathryn <morsek@halifax.ca>

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From: Dube, Jacques

JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIMIHIS)

From: MacPherson, John W <macphejo@halifax.ca>

From: Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca>

JACQUES DUBE (HE/HIM/HIS)

From: Kinsella, Daniel <kinseld@halifax.ca>

On Aug 22, 2021, at 8:40 PM, Dube, Jacques <dubej@halifax.ca> wrote:

From: Dube, Jacques

FYI In advance of our chat this afternoon. I will call

From: Dube, Jacques

We are contacting the

From: Dube, Jacques

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

From: Taweel, Tracey <Tracey.Taweel@novascotia.ca>

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