Alta Vista, Barrhaven to be considered for tent-like structure to house asylum seekers [Video]

Ottawa’s Alta Vista and Barrhaven neighbourhoods are being shortlisted as possible candidates for the installation of a tent-like “sprung structure” to house asylum seekers.

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Area Coun. Marty Carr says she was informed by city staff that two properties located at 1661 and 1671 St. Laurent Boulevard have been selected as one of the top sites on the list for the installation of a modular tension fabric building that could have up to 150 beds.

“We have a responsibility as leaders to welcome and integrate community members into our ward,” Carr said on her website.

“War, persecution and human rights violations have forced asylum seekers to flee. To escape violence and threats to their lives, many leave with little more than the clothes they’re wearing and often face hardship when they arrive.”

The Heron Road Community …