of course, i know that will probably change at some point. as the adage goes, familiarity breeds contempt and i suspect home will start to feel a bit like a prison the longer covid-19 “social distancing” is required.
protecting their welfare through this crisis has become an urgent problem, with several complex factors to consider.
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such folks sometimes crash on the couches of friends or family, try to grab a spot in one of the city’s shelters, or sleep outside. (many, if not all, should be in permanent supportive housing , but there is a substantial shortage in edmonton.)
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worth noting here is that under a public health emergency , government has the power to seize property — potentially for use as a quarantine facility — and can confine people who may be a public health threat.
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