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Federal government bypasses Ontario, offers money directly to Toronto to end encampments (toronto.ctvnews.ca)
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The federal government says it can’t wait any longer for Ontario to end encampments in its cities and will offer money directly to municipalities, including Toronto, to fix the problem.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said he sent a letter to every province and territory on Sept. 18 asking them to partner with Ottawa to “urgently” find shelter for the unhoused or those living in tents.

The offer includes a total of $250 million in funding in exchange for matching contributions by the provinces and territories.

However, Fraser said since the offer was made, the feds have not heard back from Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I think we definitely need care homes for people who are on their own and unable to make those decisions for themselves. I have a cousin who lives on the street, despite having a family and home he's welcome to. He just can't handle a normal life with a job and a regular address, he finds it easier to just live on the streets and be accountable to nobody. He needs help but he'll never accept it willingly sadly