2023 R01 – Vancouver Island Housing Plan- Responding to the Homelessness Crisis

Whereas the historical gap between the supply and demand for social and supportive housing in Vancouver Island communities has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a homelessness crisis;

And whereas in the absence of an overall provincial housing strategy, clear funding guidelines, accessible application processes, and adequate funding, the homelessness crisis continues to increase illness and death amongst our vulnerable homeless population and social disorder throughout Vancouver Island Communities:

Therefore be it resolved that the AVICC and UBCM executive facilitate a meeting between Vancouver Island Mayors, Chairs and Chiefs, and the Premier, the Minister of Housing, and BC Housing officials to demand an immediate action plan to address the homelessness crisis and its impacts on Vancouver Island communities.