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Fear of the unhoused should elicit our disdain, not agreement

Fear of the unhoused should elicit our disdain, not agreement

by Alexander McLauchlan | Aug 28, 2025 | Opinions

Canada is facing a major housing crisis, so why do we look down on those who fall between the cracks? Sit down on a BC Transit shuttle, take your headphones off, crane your head to the side, and you won’t need to wait long before hearing it: Fear of the homeless....

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