Mayor-elect Olivia Chow slammed the federal government Wednesday for not taking responsibility for housing refugees it brings into the country, but said she’s “hopeful” she’ll be able to work with them to improve the situation.
“The federal government is not paying a cent right now for refugees’ housing, period,” Chow told reporters following a meeting in Scarborough with community leaders and the private sector as part of her transition. “That is the truth. I am just saying right up front.”
However Chow, who is not set to be officially sworn into the role of mayor until July 12, said a conversation she had with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently left her “hopeful” that progress can be made. Chow spoke with reporters after meeting with United Way, the Daniels Corporation and other groups to discuss theunderway in Scarborough’s Golden Mile neighbourhood.
The meeting was held at the Victoria Park Hub, which provides services for families and recent immigrants
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