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HOW CAN THE CANADIAN MILITARY HELP?
1. Emergency Response: The CAF can be mobilized under the Emergency Management Act to assist in humanitarian efforts during national emergencies, which could include severe winter conditions exacerbating a homelessness crisis.
2. Aid to Civil Authorities: Under the National Defence Act, the CAF can provide aid to civil authorities if requested to help manage the crisis. This could involve setting up temporary shelters, providing medical aid, or logistical support.
3. Civilian Command: Even when engaged in domestic operations, the CAF remains under civilian command, ensuring that military assistance in a homelessness crisis is coordinated with civilian government strategies and complies with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
sleeeping cots
The armoury in Hamilton has access to hundreds if not thousands of sleeping cots that can be used to provide a comfortable and warm bed for our homeless brothers and sisters who are living in tents outside.
Showers and bathrooms
The armoury has enough men's, womens and disabled toilets and showers to allow homeless clients to maintan basic and humanitarian levels of hygene
18,000 square feet of space
One of the parade rooms at the John Weir Foote Armouries has 18,000 square feet of space, which can accommodate over 400 people - assuming each person needs 40 square feet of space.
Kitchens for light meals
The armoury boast three kitchens which could accomodate hundreds of people recieving at least one hot meal per day.