Halifax – The Halifax Regional Municipality recognizes that everyone deserves a home. While the province is responsible to lead addressing homelessness in all of Nova Scotia’s municipalities, the Halifax Regional Municipality also has an important role to play – and is committed to applying resources to support efforts aimed at helping to address homelessness in the Halifax region. This work is guided by the municipality’s Framework for Addressing Homelessness.
- Latest information about recent & ongoing efforts.
- Details about the municipality’s approach to homelessness and principles guiding efforts by staff.
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.
The Province of Nova Scotia has the mandate to provide:
- Public housing and programs for people with low to modest income
- Affordable housing throughout the province, including housing options for those experiencing homelessness
To find information on community groups and not-for-profit and charitable organizations in our region supporting those experiencing homelessness, please visit the 211 website.
Fire Safety
Municipal staff have developed educational material regarding fire safety for those sheltering outside. Over the coming days, municipal staff will be distributing a handout to those experiencing homelessness and signage will be posted in the designated outdoor sheltering locations as well as other locations where there are known encampments on municipal property.
Video Series
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions about Homelessness
The homelessness crisis is impacting communities across Canada and beyond. One of the people working to help address homelessness in our region is Max Chauvin, Director of Housing & Homelessness with the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Max regularly hears from residents who want to learn more about this serious topic, including what is being done to support those experiencing homelessness. Through this informational video series, you will hear from Max, and partners, in an effort to address your questions.