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Timothy Martin, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education, York University, Canada

Who is 'the public?' The answer shapes how we address homelessness

Police remove encampment supporters as they clear the Lamport Stadium Park homeless encampment in Toronto in July 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Housing affordability and homelessness are hot topics in municipal politics these days. But ironically, unhoused citizens are left out of the civic debate that most impacts their lives.

As Ontario approaches municipal elections in October, our concept of “the public” is needed to remind us of our commitment not only to the ballot box but to one another.

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