Encampments on public property
Residents can contact 311 to report encampments on public property, including bus shelters. If the encampment is not occupied, our crews will respond with the highest priority as resources allow.
If the encampment is occupied, our partner agencies are notified and connect with the residents of the encampment to provide them with appropriate supports to ensure their health and safety.
We will only intervene if there is an immediate risk to public or personal safety as a result of the activity in the encampment. Structures are removed only when activities or living conditions are obviously hazardous.
In such circumstances, our partner agencies will explain the risks to residents, and where needed, provide information about risk reduction. If there is a pattern of persistent behavior that is a risk to life and safety, we may direct residents to vacate the site; our partner agencies will continue to work with the residents, explaining the need to vacate the site and identifying necessary supports.
Encampments on private property
Encampments on private property are a police matter. Property owners can contact Winnipeg Police Service with concerns about an encampment on their property.
Encampment support process
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