New documents show how much it cost taxpayers for the August 18th, housing evictions in Halifax.
It cost $50,000 for 64 police officers to respond and dismantle tents and sheds on public property.
“Spending almost $50,000 to evict a handful of people living in tents is gross. People were calling on governments to act on the housing crisis and instead,
they spent tens of thousands of dollars dispatching 64 officers. It was clear on August 18th and it is clear now; what people need are homes,” said NDP Leader Gary Burrill.
The clash between police and protesters resulted in 24 arrests.
The information was obtained through a Freedom of Information request, submitted by the NDP.
“The charges against the 24 people who were arrested must be dropped.” said Burrill.
