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Jenny Jasmine, a single mother from Congo, and her two daughters have been living in Ottawa hotels since April 2025, after filing a refugee claim. A fire last year destroyed their belongings, and theyre among over 660 families, totaling more than 1200 children, stuck in hotel rooms. The city is spending nearly $30 million this year for temporary housing, with average stays lasting 11 months. Experts say Ottawas system is overwhelmed, low on funds, and relies too heavily on motels due to scarce affordable housing. Jasmine, unable to work due to back pain, volunteers at church helping other immigrants. City officials blame funding cuts and a lack of social housing for the issue. Theyre purchasing a downtown hotel for transitional housing and implementing a new family homelessness plan. However, families like Jasmines remain in limbo, awaiting long-term solutions while temporary assistance keeps them afloat.

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