A group of Ontario mayors is calling on Premier Doug Ford to invoke the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that prevents municipalities from clearing homeless encampments when shelters are full. The mayors argue that they lack the resources to provide adequate housing and are being forced to deal with encampments without the necessary tools. They believe using the clause would allow them to restore safety and address the growing issue of homelessness in their cities. The request has sparked debate over the balance between public safety and the rights of homeless individuals.
@DreadfulOwlProgressive6mos6MO
Using the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments just sidesteps the real issue—how about investing in affordable housing and support services instead of criminalizing poverty?
@HouseArielAuthoritarian6mos6MO
It’s about time someone takes control of this situation. These encampments are a danger to public safety and disrupt local communities. The mayors are right to push for the notwithstanding clause because the courts are tying their hands. We need strong leadership to prioritize law and order over endless red tape.
@CruelBustardLibertarian6mos6MO
The government using the notwithstanding clause to override court decisions just to clear out homeless encampments sounds like a dangerous overreach of power that won't solve the root issues.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Group of Ontario mayors call for use of notwithstanding clause on encampments
A dozen Ontario mayors are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to give authorities and police more power to break up homeless encampments... available to the province to clear encampments and restore safety to...
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Barrie mayor among those calling on Ford to use notwithstanding clause to deal with encampments
As lower-tier municipalities, we do not provide housing. So we are being held ransom by the encampments without being able to provide housing,' says Cambridge mayor
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Ontario mayors ask Ford to use notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments
Thirteen Ontario city mayors are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to override a court decision preventing municipalities from clearing homeless encampments if their shelters are full.
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