There is a clear battle line drawn between @coalition4jhr and @CityofEdmonton on how available emergency shelter spaces are counted. That became evident today before Justice Davidson, who rightly pointed out that there is a lack of clarity from the City on how it determines this

https://twitter.com/edmontonjournal/status/1744804014099697773

@coalition4jhr @CityofEdmonton For context, here is the problem we see with the interim injunction order and the City's compliance. Here are paragraphs 3 and 4 of the injunction: if there is inadequate indoor shelter space, then clearance can only occur if there is "imminent risk to public health and safety"

There are approximately 3,112 houseless people in Edmonton.

However, there are, at most, 1,202 overnight emergency shelter beds. That means there is not enough shelter space for the amount of people who need them: nandalaw.ca/encampments
But only 70 of a max 1,202 beds (the max is often unavailable) are available for those who are under the influence of substances. Edmonton’s shelter system, for the most part, requires sobriety to access. That’s not practical for many houseless individuals, so there are less beds