City of Stratford Encampment Response Update - August 7, 2026

Recently, there were some misleading posts and comments online suggesting that the City of Stratford is clearing out the encampment near the transit terminal, and “evicting” individuals staying there.

This is completely untrue.

The encampment is not being cleared out, and nobody is being evicted.

While they’re at the site, staff are working to ensure individuals are safe, exploring alternative housing and support options, identifying hazards, and regularly offering support with the removal of damaged or unused items.

Yesterday (Thursday, August 6), City staff brought in a loader to help clean up some items at the encampment that were damaged by recent rainstorms, or no longer needed.

This was done with the co-operation, support, and the consent of individuals at the encampment.

Again, we are not clearing out the encampment, or evicting people who are staying there.

What we are doing is working with individuals, every day, to provide them with the supports they need, and to help them find safe, suitable and permanent housing, while keeping neighbourhood and community safety as a priority.

And we're trying to do that in a way that's respectful of people's privacy and dignity.

We do understand and appreciate everyone’s concern for those experiencing homelessness in our community.

Please know that we share that concern.