A federal government department denies any involvement in the city of Yellowknife’s handing out cigarettes as an incentive among the mostly Indigenous homeless population to participate in a Point-in-Time (PiT) count.

"The City deeply regrets any harm these actions may have caused," says Yellowknife corporate communications officer.{ai:summary}<p>The federal government has denied any role in Yellowknife's decision to distribute cigarettes as incentives for the Indigenous homeless population to take part in a Point-in-Time count. The initiative has raised concerns regarding ethics and the treatment of vulnerable communities. #society</p>

Feds deny involvement after cigarettes handed out to homeless population in Yellowknife

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