The federal government, in its infinite wisdon, saved $70 million it had earmarked for the homeless. I guess this is another example of the compassion of the Conservative government under Harper. You go to shelters in this city and see that they are in need of repairs. Staff are being cut. The Union Mission recently eliminated the 11:30 meals on Saturday and Sunday. The shelters and food babks rely heavily on donations, and this time of the year is the worst for food banks. Yet the government felt the need to save this $70 million. All the while spending money on a war in Afghanistan that they cannot win.
Just one more example of the government's priorities.