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The change is a disappointment for B.C.香蕉视频直播檚 Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, who said Thursday that they know supportive housing works to give people a second chance.

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Councillors heard from more than 80 residents, many voicing concerns about the proposal, but the motion passed with six votes in favour on Wednesday night.

Kahlon told reporters in the legislature that the move by the city creates uncertainty in housing for those who are most vulnerable.

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Dominato is a member of Sim香蕉视频直播檚 ABC party. Another councillor who voted against the plan, Rebecca Bligh, was ejected from the party this month after speaking out against the housing plan.

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The plan says city staff will report twice a year on regional progress on supportive housing development and homelessness, adding that the move will not affect in-progress projects, applications submitted within six months of the motion passing or initiatives replacing existing units.

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