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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.

Barbara Patrocinio
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