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Ford government to table bill targeting homeless encampments on Thursday

Housing Minister Paul Calandra said the bill is a sign of the government's commitment to reclaiming public spaces and addressing homelessness through a combination of funding, accountability, and enforcement.

Published Dec 10, 2024 at 2:08pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Ford government to table bill targeting homeless encampments on Thursday

Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing speaks during a press conference regarding housing development in the Greater Toronto Area at Toronto City Hall, in Toronto on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

The Ford government is preparing to introduce legislation on Thursday to allow municipalities to dismantle homeless encampments across Ontario, as well as increased funding for municipalities.

Housing Minister Paul Calandra said the bill is a sign of the government's commitment to reclaiming public spaces and addressing homelessness through a combination of funding, accountability, and enforcement.

"Parks are for kids and families, and our downtowns should be places where small businesses thrive," Calandra told reporters this Monday.

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