On October 11, 2022, the Unsheltered Campaign put forth the Unsheltered Pledge, where local municipal candidates were invited to, as part of their election platforms, make the following three key commitments to housing:

1. I pledge to approach housing and homelessness from a human rights-based perspective: Housing is a human right.

2. I pledge to fight for the rights of unsheltered residents by urging Waterloo Regional Council to end their lawsuit against residents and others involved in the 100 Victoria St. encampment.

​3. I pledge to urge Waterloo Regional Council to approve the sanctioning of all encampments on Regional land as an interim measure to keep unsheltered residents safer while they await permanent housing.

In placing my vote this election I will be taking into consideration the stance of the electoral candidates on a multitude of topics, including the items in the Unsheltered Pledge. How you respond to these local topics is vital in my decision as to where my final vote will be cast on October 24th, 2022. Your commitment to this is important to me. Will you take the Unsheltered Pledge?