Sociology in the News: Joe Hermer weighs in on new Safe Streets Bylaw in Terrace, B.C.

 

UTSC Sociology Chair Joe Hermer was interviewed by the Terrace Standard on a new Safe Streets Bylaw introduced in Terrace, British Columbia.

Prof. Hermer pointed out the bylaw - which was modeled on one introduced recently in Prince George, B.C. - is punitive and gives bylaw officers too much leeway to interpret the rules as they see fit. Hermer added the bylaws would force unhoused people into encampments where they can be safe from bylaw enforcement.

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