Premier Doug Ford has responded to an advocacy campaign by Ontario's Big City Mayors (OCBM) about encampments and mental health. In a letter on Thursday, he
In a letter on Thursday, he noted that he’s still willing to use the notwithstanding clause on court cases that involve the clearing of encampments.
“I am confident that the legislative authorities the province is preparing are common sense, practical and entirely aligned with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, especially for the law-abiding residents who simply want to enjoy the benefits of their local public spaces,” he added. “For that reason, I do not expect the legislation will need to proactively invoke Section 33 of the .
Appointing a specific minister to act as a single point of contact for topics like housing needs, mental health, addictions and wraparound supports.
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