Ottawa plans to cut Ontario out of its encampment funding plans after the feds say the provincial government refused to respond to a recent letter.
RELATED: Ontario Premier Doug Ford held forth on his views of people living in homelessness encampments this week. Critics call it 'cheap politics' with real world consequences. Global News' Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D'Mello reports – Sep 24, 2024The Trudeau government is threatening to bypass Queen’s Park on funding to address encampments in municipalities, Global News has learned, potentially cutting the province out of decisions on how the money should be spent.
“We will no longer wait for them to muster the political will to act as winter gets closer and lives are put at risk,” Fraser said in a statement shared with Global News. “If a province or territory partners with us, they will be able to select the communities that will get funding from us,” Fraser said in the statement. “Should they wish to forego a partnership with us, we will rely on the best available data to inform our decisions.”
“What is happening on our streets across this province is an unprecedented humanitarian crisis,” Marianne Meed Ward, Burlington mayor and chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors, said during an event at Queen’s Park.“There are too many people unhoused, living in encampments or other unsafe conditions and they’re struggling with mental health and addiction issues. This is growing and it impacts every single municipality across our province — large and small, rural and urban.
Ford Government Homelessness Ontario Housing Politics
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ottawa man dies in motorcycle crash in the Ottawa ValleyOntario Provincial Police say an Ottawa man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in the Ottawa Valley this weekend.
Read more »
Ottawa police charge Ottawa business owner after woman allegedly sexually assaulted during an interviewA 37-year-old Ottawa business owner is facing charges after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while applying for a job, according to police.
Read more »
Skills Ontario celebrates International Day of the Girl in Ottawa with workshopsSkills Ontario is celebrating International Day of the Girl with a special event at the Canadian Science and Technology Museum, offering young women an opportunity to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies.
Read more »
Ottawa Invests Nearly $25 Million in Northern Ontario Critical Mineral ProjectsMinister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced nearly $25 million in federal funding for critical mineral projects in northern Ontario during visits to Thunder Bay and Sudbury this week.
Read more »
Ottawa Mission CEO Fires Back At Ford Encampment CommentsThe CEO of the Ottawa Mission is responding to controversial comments made this week by Premier Doug Ford about those living in homeless encampments that received swift blowback from advocates. 'If you're healthy, get off your A-S-S and start working like everyone else is,' the premier said Monday while responding to a question about affordable housing waitlists. Ford has stood behind his words but clarified his comments, telling reporters that he is committed to taking care of people who need further support. The comments were met with anger by housing advocates and members of the opposition. Following the news conference, NDP leader Marit Stiles called the premier's comments
Read more »
Ottawa, Ontario spar over funding for First Nations elders homeTim Ominika is the Chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
Read more »